Hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connectionsRecall 92V-096 · 1991–1992 International Harvester 3900fc

NAVISTAR INTL CORP. recall 92V-096 covers 1,184 1991–1992 International Harvester 3900fc for a hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections problem, reported to NHTSA on July 7, 1992.

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Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet
Vehicles affected1,1841 model
ReportedJul 7, 1992Owners notified Aug 11, 1992
Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 92V096000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.

What's wrong

The problem

THE POWER STEERING RETURN HOSE WAS INCORRECTLY ROUTED, AND COULD KINK AND REDUCE POWER STEERING ASSIST.

The risk

IF THE POWER STEERING RETURN HOSE KINKS AND THE POWERASSIST IS REDUCED OR LOST, IT COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL ANDAN ACCIDENT.

What to do

The fix

INSTALL A NEW, CORRECTLY ROUTED, POWER STEERING RETURN ASSEMBLY.

SYSTEM: POWER STEERING.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUS.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Built from September 1, 1990 to December 1, 1991. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.

Background

The investigation behind this recall

  1. SCHOOL BUS STEERING PROB.PE92038 · closed Jul 13, 1992
    NHTSA