Recall 93V092000: 1991–1993 International Harvester 3800 and 3 other models

Report received

May 21, 1993

Manufacturer

International truck and engine

Potentially affected

193vehicles

Model years

1991–1993

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible 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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1991 International 16520 complaints
• 1992 International 16520 complaints
• 1993 International 16520 complaints
• 1991 International Harvester 38001 complaints
• 1992 International Harvester 38000 complaints
• 1993 International Harvester 38001 complaints
• 1991 International Harvester 47000 complaints
• 1992 International Harvester 47000 complaints
• 1993 International Harvester 47001 complaints
• 1991 International Harvester 49001 complaints
• 1992 International Harvester 49000 complaints
• 1993 International Harvester 49001 complaints