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1993 International Harvester 4900 recalls

There are 2 safety recalls on record for the 1993 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 systemReported May 21, 1993 · 193 vehicles affected
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: linkagesReported March 18, 1993 · 1,076 vehicles affected
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

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How many recalls does the 1993 International Harvester 4900 have?

2, covering suspension and steering.

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