| Make : AMERTEK | Model : CF4000L | Year : 1991 |
| Build Dates : 19910801 - 19921001 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 92V169000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19921027 | Date Received by ODI: 19921112 | Date Added to Database: 19921127 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: AMERTEK, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: AMERTEK, ININC. | ||
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| Component: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 118 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
A CONTAMINANT FROM IMPURITIES IN THE HYDRAULIC RETURN HOSES OR THE OIL RESERVOIR CAN LEAD TO MALFUNCTIONS OF THE PRESSURE CONTROL VALVES CONTROLLING THE POWER STEERING AND WATER PUMP ENGAGEMENT. |
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Consequence:
MALFUNCTIONS OF THE PRESSURE CONTROL VALVES IN THE POWERSTEERING ASSEMBLY CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF POWER STEERING WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING,AND LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. |
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Remedy:
AN ADDITIONAL HYDRAULIC FLUID FILTER WILL BE ADDED BETWEEN THE HYDRAULIC PUMP AND THE HYDRAULIC CONTROL VALVE BLOCK TO COLLECT IMPURITIES. |
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| Report Initiator: ODI | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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