OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
93V092000
Suspension:rear:springs:air Suspension System
Reported May 21, 1993 · INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE
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
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.
Notes
SYSTEM: SUSPENSION.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES: MODELS 4700 AND 4900; HEAVY TRUCKS: MODELS3600, 3700, 3800, AND 3900FG; INCOMPLETE CHASSIS: MODEL 1652SC.
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