International Harvester, International 1991–1993 Suspension recall
Recalled May 21, 1993 · NHTSA recall 93V092000 · International Harvester
Hazard
LACK OF A BACK-UP SYSTEM TO LIMIT AIR PRESSURE BUILD UPCAN CAUSE EXCESSIVE PRESSURE IN THE AIR TANK AND CAN CAUSE THE TANK TO RUPTURE.THIS CAN RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY TO ANYONE IN THE VICINITY.
Remedy
INSTALL A PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE IN THE AIR TANK.
Units
193 units
Description
THE PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE WAS OMITTED IN THE AIR TANK. THE AIR TANK IS THE RESERVOIR FOR THE AIR SUSPENSION AND IS NOT BRAKE RELATED. WITHOUT THE PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE, THERE IS NO BACK-UP SYSTEM TO LIMIT AIR PRESSURE IN THE AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM.
What to do
INSTALL A PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE IN THE AIR TANK.
Product
International Harvester 1652SC · International Harvester 3600 · International Harvester 3700 · International Harvester 3800 · International Harvester 3900FC · International Harvester 4700 · International Harvester 4900
Manufacturer(s)
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION · International Motors, LLC
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →