International Harvester 3900fc 1992
Model 3900fc made in 1992 by International Harvester got 1 investigation as well as 7 recalls. The car had one investigation (steering). There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline and service brakes, hydraulic.
Model 1992
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
| 92V102000 | NAVISTAR INTL CORP. | from 09/01/1978 to 07/01/1992 | V (Vehicle) | 185000 | 09/23/1992 | OVSC | INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION | 07/20/1992 | 07/31/1992 | 571 | 301 | |||||
| Defect Summary | The fuel system failed the crash barrier test. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The fuel tank was punctured, resulting in fluid lossgreater than allowed by fmvss 301, fuel system integrity. fuel spills ina collision could lead to a vehicle fire if exposed to a source of ignition. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Modify the fuel tank cage to comply with fmvss 301. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: fuel tank assembly; fmvss 301.vehicle description: school buses with 35 gallon or 65 gallon fuel tanks andfuel tank cage systems.note: it is important that all affected buses be remedied. however, the recallshould not cause parents or school officials to be unduly alarmed. nhtsa isunaware of any actual crashes in which the fuel system of a navistar chassisruptured. many of the school buses involved in the recall have been in servicefor more than 12 years, and there has not been a single recorded fatalitybecause of a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - MOUNTING | ||||||||||||||||
| 93V112000 | INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE | from 03/01/1991 to 10/01/1991 | V (Vehicle) | 10629 | 07/08/1993 | OVSC | INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION | 07/07/1993 | 07/12/1993 | 571 | 301 | |||||
| Defect Summary | The fuel tank cage assembly bolts mounting the vertical straps to the horizontal angle were assembled with the threaded end of the bolts facing the fuel tank. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If the fuel tank cage is struck with sufficient force itis possible for the bolts to pierce the fuel tank and cause fuel leakage.fuel leakage exposed to a source of ignition can result in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | The fuel tank cage mounting bolts will be removed and reinstalled with the bolt head toward the tank. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: fuel system; fuel tank assembly; fmvss 301.vehicle description: school bus chassis. | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER | ||||||||||||||||
| 93E029004 | NAVISTAR INTL CORP. | from 07/01/1992 to 05/01/1993 | E (Equipment) | 4 | 09/22/1993 | MFR | INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION | 10/01/1993 | 10/25/1993 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | A gap between the master cylinder and remote brake fluid reservoir adapter, caused by an out-of-specification condition of the adapter, results in brake fluid loss during brake application. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Brake fluid loss results in loss of pressure causingpartial loss of braking ability, which may lead to an accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace the out-of-specification adapters. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: brakes; master cylinder.equipment description: alliedsignal inc. braje master cylinders supplied tooem's of school bus, motorhome and shuttle bus chassis.notes: alliedsignal inc. initiated this campaign.if you have problems exchanging the fluid reservoir adapters you can obtainassistance by following the procedure described in the owner assistance guidesection in your owner's manual. also, contact the national highway trafficsafety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST - HYDRAULIC | ||||||||||||||||
| 94V234000 | INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE | from 05/01/1991 to 03/01/1993 | V (Vehicle) | 62 | 12/06/1994 | MFR | INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION | 11/28/1994 | 12/01/1994 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The hydraulic brake system on these buses uses two hydraulic pressure switches to operate the brake lights and the brake booster pump. the brake pressure warning light can activate when actual system failure has not occurred. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | A false warning of the brake pressure warning light can cause the driver to ignore a warning when an actual problem exists which could result in an accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the two hydraulic pressure switches with one mechanical switch that is activated by brake pedal stroke. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: brakes; power assist; hydraulic system.vehicle description: school and transit buses built with hydraulic brakes.note: if the vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time or the remedy does not correct the defect, please contact navistar at 1-800-448-7825. also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS | ||||||||||||||||
| 92V096000 | NAVISTAR INTL CORP. | from 09/01/1990 to 12/01/1991 | V (Vehicle) | 1184 | 08/11/1992 | ODI | INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION | 07/07/1992 | 07/17/1992 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The power steering return hose was incorrectly routed, and could kink and reduce power steering assist. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If the power steering return hose kinks and the powerassist is reduced or lost, it could result in loss of steering control andan accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Install a new, correctly routed, power steering return assembly. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: power steering.vehicle description: school bus. | |||||||||||||||
| STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | ||||||||||||||||
| 91V208000 | NAVISTAR INTL CORP. | from 12/01/1990 to 11/01/1991 | V (Vehicle) | 62 | 11/28/1991 | MFR | INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION | 11/27/1991 | 11/27/1991 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The pinch bolt connecting the upper steering column to the lower steering column may not have been properly tightened and separation of upper and lower steering columns can occur. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If the steering column separates while the bus is inmotion, loss of steering control and a vehicle crash can occur. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Tighten the upper pinch bolt as required. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: steering.vehicle description: school buses equipped with adjustable steering columns. | |||||||||||||||
| SUSPENSION - REAR - SPRINGS - AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM | ||||||||||||||||
| 93V092000 | INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE | from 01/01/1990 to 03/01/1993 | V (Vehicle) | 193 | 06/01/1993 | MFR | INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION | 05/21/1993 | 05/27/1993 | |||||||
| 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 Summary | Install a pressure relief valve in the air tank. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: suspension.vehicle description: school buses: models 4700 and 4900; heavy trucks: models3600, 3700, 3800, and 3900fg; incomplete chassis: model 1652sc. | |||||||||||||||
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
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| STEERING | ||||||
| PE92038 | INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION | 04/13/1992 | 07/13/1992 | SCHOOL BUS STEERING PROB. | 92V096000 | |
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