Recall 93V092000 — SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM Defect in 1991-1993 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 3800
RECALL This recall affects up to 193 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 93V092000 |
| Manufacturer | INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE |
| Vehicles Affected | 193 |
| Component | SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
1991 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 3800, 1991 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 3600, 1991 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 3700, 1991 INTERNATIONAL 1652SC, 1991 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 3900FC, 1991 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 4900, 1991 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 4700, 1992 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 3600, 1992 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 4900, 1992 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 4700, 1992 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 3700, 1992 INTERNATIONAL 1652SC, 1992 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 3800, 1992 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 3900FC, 1993 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 3700, 1993 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 3600, 1993 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 4700, 1993 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 3900FC, 1993 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 3800, 1993 INTERNATIONAL 1652SC, 1993 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 4900
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Defect 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.
Safety Consequence
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.
Related Recalls for INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03V415000 | 1999 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 4800 | POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT | 596 | |
| 03V062000 | 1998 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER RE | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC | 35,074 | |
| 04V306000 | 2000 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 4400 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES | 18,545 | |
| 04V269000 | 2000 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 3400 | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR | 81,883 | |
| 04V100000 | 1997 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 9400I | EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER | 83,312 | |
| 04V144000 | 2001 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 7400 | POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:UNIVERSAL JOINT | 2,021 | |
| 03V264000 | 1997 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 3000 | STEERING | 24,375 | |
| 03V193000 | 1999 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 9000 | SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB | 2,163 | |
| 03V317000 | 2001 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 4300 | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 686 | |
| 03V161000 | 2001 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 4300 | VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | 15,354 |