International 4900 1990

Model 4900 made in 1990 by International got 2 recalls. There were some recalls concerningservice brakes, hydraulic, steering.

Model 1990

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST - HYDRAULIC - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
89V224000NAVISTAR INTL CORP.from 04/01/1989 to 11/01/1989V (Vehicle)1045912/07/1989MFRNAVISTAR, INC12/11/198901/02/1990
Defect SummaryThe throttle valve inside the hydraulic brake booster may deform from buildup of heat and pressure and close-off fluid return ports.
Consequence SummaryThis could cause excessive pressure buildup in thebooster causing the brakes to self apply with a severe unexpected stop. thiscondition could also result in loss of power steering assist. either conditioncould result in an accident.
Corrective SummaryReplace brake booster assembly.
NotesSystem: hydraulic brake booster.vehicle description: truck.
STEERING - LINKAGES
93V040000INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINEfrom 01/01/1989 to 09/01/1992V (Vehicle)107604/06/1993MFRNAVISTAR, INC03/18/199303/25/1993
Defect SummaryThe tie rod used on the dana fa-64 front drive axle has a threaded sleeve to permit toe-in adjustment without removing an end. the tie rod bar is necked down to incorporate the sleeve. a stress riser is created at the threaded portion of the adjustment sleeve which may cause a fatigue fracture and failure of the tie rod where it screws into the sleeve.
Consequence SummaryFailure of the tie rod on the front axle results in lossof steering control and a possible vehicle crash.
Corrective SummaryReplace the tie rod with a tie rod that does not use an adjustment sleeve.
NotesSystem: steering.vehicle description: medium-weight trucks equipped with dana fa-64 front driveaxles.