Steering: hydraulic power assist systemRecall 92V-169 · 1991–1992 Amertek CF4000l
AMERTEK, INC. recall 92V-169 covers 118 1991–1992 Amertek CF4000l for a steering: hydraulic power assist system problem, reported to NHTSA on November 12, 1992.
Source: NHTSA recall 92V169000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
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.
The risk
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.
The fix
AN ADDITIONAL HYDRAULIC FLUID FILTER WILL BE ADDED BETWEEN THE HYDRAULIC PUMP AND THE HYDRAULIC CONTROL VALVE BLOCK TO COLLECT IMPURITIES.
SYSTEM: STEERING.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CRASH/RESCUE FIRE TRUCKS USED BY THE U.S. NAVY AT NAVAL AIRSTATIONS.
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 August 1, 1991 to October 1, 1992. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.
The investigation behind this recall
- TANHTSA