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March 29, 2018 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V199000
Splash Panel may Rub Against Fuel Line Fitting
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire. Additionally, fuel leaking onto the roadway may increase the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V199
Manufacturer Navistar
, Inc.
Components FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Potential Number of Units Affected 527
Summary
Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2018-2019 International LT trucks. When the hood is in the closed position, the fender splash panel may rub on the inlet fuel line fitting to the fuel/water separator, causing abrasion damage to the fitting and possibly resulting in a fuel leak.
Remedy
Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will trim the splash panel, and replace the fuel/water inlet line if it is damaged, free of charge. The recall began on May 14, 2018. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar’s number for this recall is 18503.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
18503
May, 2018
SUBJECT: SAFETY RECALL
Fuel / Water Separator Inlet Fuel Line Connector on certain International Series vehicles built 01 February 2017 thru 22 January 2018 with either a 483 Model Fuel I Water Separator feature code 0015LMC, 0015LMD, 0015LNC, 0015LND, or 0015LPK with Drum Brakes or a 488 Model Fuel / Water Separator feature code 0015LNL, 0015LNM, or 0015LPL.
DEFECT DESCRIPTION
The fender splash panel may contact the inlet fuel line fitting to the fuel / water separator resulting in a rub condition that could cause abrasion damage to the fitting. Abrasion damage to a fuel line fitting may result in a fuel leak that could cause fuel to spill on the roadway and increase the risk of a motor vehicle crash resulting in property damage or personal injury.
MODELS INVOLVED
This safety recall involves certain International LT Series vehicles built 01
February 2017 thru 22 January 2018 with either a 483 Model Fuel / Water Separator feature code 0015LMC, 0015LMD, 0015LNC. 0015LND, or 0015LPK with Drum Brakes or a 488 Model Fuel / Water Separator feature code 0015LNL, 0015LNM, or 0015LPL.
ELIGIBILITY
This procedure applies ONLY to vehicles marked in the Navistar Service Portal with Safety Recall 18503. Also complete any other open campaigns listed on the Service Portal at this time.
PARTS INFORMATION
There are no parts for this campaign.
2 Affected Products
Vehicle
| INTERNATIONAL | LT | 2018-2019 |
7 Associated Documents
Defect Notice 573 Report
RCLRPT-18V199-2007.PDF 215.896KB
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Recall Acknowledgement
RCAK-18V199-2970.pdf 246.037KB
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Remedy Instructions and TSB
RCRIT-18V199-5378.pdf 198.622KB
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Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2018-4
RCLQRT-18V199-3963.PDF 211.322KB
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Recall Quarterly Report #4, 2019-1
RCLQRT-18V199-3479.PDF 211.428KB
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Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2018-2
RCLQRT-18V199-8966.PDF 214.513KB
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Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2018-3
RCLQRT-18V199-8775.PDF 214.608KB
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