1991 International Harvester 4900 recalls
There are 2 safety recalls on record for the 1991 International Harvester 4900, covering 1,269 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.
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Suspension: rear: springs: air suspension system
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 93V092000 · Recall details
Steering: linkages
- What is wrong
- The tie rod used on the dana fa-64 front drive axle has a threaded sleeve to permit toe-in adjustment without removing an end. The tie rod bar is necked down to incorporate the sleeve. A stress riser is created at the threaded portion of the adjustment sleeve which may cause a fatigue fracture and failure of the tie rod where it screws into the sleeve.
- Risk
- Failure of the tie rod on the front axle results in lossof steering control and a possible vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Replace the tie rod with a tie rod that does not use an adjustment sleeve.
Recall number 93V040000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1991 International Harvester 4900 recalls
How do I check if my 1991 International Harvester 4900 has an open recall?
Enter your VIN in the VIN decoder on this page to see the recalls for your exact model and year, then confirm with any dealer of the brand or the manufacturer, who can tell you whether the repair was already done on your car.
Do I have to pay for a recall repair?
No. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer of the brand, even if the car is out of warranty or you are not the first owner.
How many recalls does the 1991 International Harvester 4900 have?
2, covering suspension and steering.
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