International Harvester 3700 1993

Model 3700 made in 1993 by International Harvester got 2 recalls. There were some recalls concerningexterior lighting, suspension.

Model 1993

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TURN SIGNAL - SWITCH
96V192000INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINEfrom 01/01/1981 to 08/01/1994V (Vehicle)17163812/10/1996ODIINTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION11/12/199611/14/1996
Defect SummaryThese buses have a turn signal lever that will not operate consistently in the lane change mode if the lever is not moved to the position where resistance to movement is felt.
Consequence SummaryShould the rear signal lamps not flash when a lane change was being made, it could result in a vehicle following the bus to collide with the bus increasing the risk of personal injury and/or property damage.
Corrective SummaryOperators will be mailed information concerning the proper method of using turn signals. a decal will also be provided to be placed on the instrument panel of each bus.
NotesOwner notification:information and decals will be mailed to owner beginning december 10, 1996.note:owners not receiving this information free of charge within a reasonable time should contact navistar at 1-800-448-7825.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
SUSPENSION - REAR - SPRINGS - AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM
93V092000INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINEfrom 01/01/1990 to 03/01/1993V (Vehicle)19306/01/1993MFRINTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION05/21/199305/27/1993
Defect SummaryThe 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 SummaryLack 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 SummaryInstall a pressure relief valve in the air tank.
NotesSystem: suspension.vehicle description: school buses: models 4700 and 4900; heavy trucks: models3600, 3700, 3800, and 3900fg; incomplete chassis: model 1652sc.