International 7300, 7500 +1 more: Fuel System

Affects International 7300, 7500, 7400 · 2002–2003 — about 60 vehicles.

The hazard

On certain heavy duty trucks, the fuel line is routed too close to a turbo charger outlet/exhaust pipe. If an interference condition occurs between the fuel harness and the exhaust pipe, the fuel line inside the reflective heat wrap could melt due to excessive heat. The melting of the line could result in immediate engine shut down, increasing the risk of a crash. Correction: Dealers will inspect the vehicles for proper routing of the fuel harness. If the harness is routed near the exhaust system, a new fuel harness will be installed.

What to do

Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational