Steering: steering wheel/handle barRecall 91V-208 · 1991–1992 International Harvester 3900fc
NAVISTAR INTL CORP. recall 91V-208 covers 62 1991–1992 International Harvester 3900fc for a steering: steering wheel/handle bar problem, reported to NHTSA on November 27, 1991.
Source: NHTSA recall 91V208000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE PINCH BOLT CONNECTING THE UPPER STEERING COLUMN TO THE LOWER STEERING COLUMN MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY TIGHTENED AND SEPARATION OF UPPER AND LOWER STEERING COLUMNS CAN OCCUR.
The risk
IF THE STEERING COLUMN SEPARATES WHILE THE BUS IS INMOTION, LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND A VEHICLE CRASH CAN OCCUR.
The fix
TIGHTEN THE UPPER PINCH BOLT AS REQUIRED.
SYSTEM: STEERING.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH ADJUSTABLE STEERING COLUMNS.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from December 1, 1990 to November 1, 1991. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.