Amertek Recall 92V169000: Steering, Hydraulic Power Assist System

NHTSA recall 92V169000 · announced November 12, 1992 · filed by Amertek, Inc. · 118 units affected

The problem

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.

The risk

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.

What to do

AN ADDITIONAL HYDRAULIC FLUID FILTER WILL BE ADDED BETWEEN THE HYDRAULIC PUMP AND THE HYDRAULIC CONTROL VALVE BLOCK TO COLLECT IMPURITIES.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

SYSTEM: STEERING.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CRASH/RESCUE FIRE TRUCKS USED BY THE U.S. NAVY AT NAVAL AIRSTATIONS.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1991 Amertek Cf4000l
• 1992 Amertek Cf4000l

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.