Vehicle recall 79V050000 · February 21, 1979
1978 International Harvester Scout Series
Due to incorrect clipping of the fuel line at the right front inner fender splash panel, the line could sever or become partially cut by the lower edge of the splash panel, in…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Due to incorrect clipping of the fuel line at the right front inner fender splash panel, the line could sever or become partially cut by the lower edge of the splash panel, in the event of a vehicle impact. These vehicles do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 301, "fuel system integrity".
- Remedy
- Dealer will inspect fuel line clipping and, if necessary, clip to the proper location.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: trucks.system: fuel; fuel line.consequences of defect: leaking fuel, resulting from a frontal impact, couldlead to a vehicle fire and serious personal injury to passengers.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 79V050000
- Reported to NHTSA
- February 21, 1979
- Filed by
- INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER
- Owner notification
- March 28, 1979
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 4,300
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance
- Components
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery
Vehicles covered
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