Make : INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER | Model : 3900FC | Year : 1992 |
Build Dates : 19901201 - 19911101 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 91V208000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19911128 | Date Received by ODI: 19911127 | Date Added to Database: 19911127 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: NAVISTAR INTL CORP. | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION | ||
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Component: STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 62 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
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. |
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Consequence:
IF THE STEERING COLUMN SEPARATES WHILE THE BUS IS INMOTION, LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND A VEHICLE CRASH CAN OCCUR. |
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Remedy:
TIGHTEN THE UPPER PINCH BOLT AS REQUIRED. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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