International Truck & Engine Corporation | NHTSA Recall #93V092000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 93V092000 by International Truck & Engine Corporation. Includes 193 affected units, SUSPENSION:TANDEM AXLE:REAR:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM, component: SUSPENSION, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

Install a pressure relief valve in the air tank.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 93V092000
Report Received Date: 1993-05-21T00:00:00
Subject: Suspension:tandem axle:rear:air suspension system
Component: Suspension
Potentially Affected Units: 193

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: 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.
Consequence Summary: 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.
Corrective Action: Install a pressure relief valve in the air tank.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-yb8v-cjf6_f6jc
NHTSA ID: 93V092000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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