Amertek 1991–1992 Steering recall
Recalled November 12, 1992 · NHTSA recall 92V169000 · Amertek
Hazard
MALFUNCTIONS OF THE PRESSURE CONTROL VALVES IN THE POWERSTEERING ASSEMBLY CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF POWER STEERING WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING,AND LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.
Remedy
AN ADDITIONAL HYDRAULIC FLUID FILTER WILL BE ADDED BETWEEN THE HYDRAULIC PUMP AND THE HYDRAULIC CONTROL VALVE BLOCK TO COLLECT IMPURITIES.
Units
118 units
Description
A CONTAMINANT FROM IMPURITIES IN THE HYDRAULIC RETURN HOSES OR THE OIL RESERVOIR CAN LEAD TO MALFUNCTIONS OF THE PRESSURE CONTROL VALVES CONTROLLING THE POWER STEERING AND WATER PUMP ENGAGEMENT.
What to do
AN ADDITIONAL HYDRAULIC FLUID FILTER WILL BE ADDED BETWEEN THE HYDRAULIC PUMP AND THE HYDRAULIC CONTROL VALVE BLOCK TO COLLECT IMPURITIES.
Product
Amertek CF4000L
Manufacturer(s)
AMERTEK, ININC.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →