Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 92V169000

Steering: hydraulic power assist system

AMERTEK, INC. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1992-11-12.

Recall campaignNHTSA 92V169000

Steering: hydraulic power assist system

Component
Steering: hydraulic power assist system
Manufacturer
AMERTEK, INC.
Vehicles affected
118
Reported to NHTSA
1992-11-12
Owners notified
1992-10-27

Defect description

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.

Safety 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.

Manufacturer remedy

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

Notes

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

Scope of coverage

2 model years across 1 models.

ModelYears on record
AMERTEK CF4000L1992 1991

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.