International Harvester 4900 (1991) – 93V092000

Defect Description For Recall

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.

Make Of Vehicle

INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER

Model Of Vehicle

4900

Year

1991

Recall Campaign Number

93V092000

Component Description

Suspension:Rear:Springs:Air Suspension System

Effect Of Defect

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.

Fix Defect

Install A Pressure Relief Valve In The Air Tank.

Vehicle Manufacturer

International Truck And Engine

Start Of Manufacture

19900101

End Of Manufacture

19930301

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

193

Date Owners Notified

19930601

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

International Truck & Engine Corporation

Date Report Received

19930521

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard