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1992 International 3800 Recall

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Active Safety 1992 International 3800 Recalls (6)

Safety recall notices and repair campaigns registered for the 1992 International 3800 in Canada.

Ref #1997-109 Campaign : 97502
1997-06-06 12 units

Brakes

Issue Description

THE CAM LEVER ON THE POWERED APPLY BRAKE CAN MOVE FORWARD BECAUSE OF A HOLE IN THE TRANSMISSION MOUNTING BOSS WAS DRILLED TOO DEEP, ALLOWING THE CAM LEVER TO BECOME DISENGAGED FROM THE PARKING BRAKE SHOES. SHOULD THIS OCCUR, THE DRIVER WOULD HAVE NO WARNING THAT THE PARKING BRAKE WAS NOT APPLIED. THIS COULD RESULT IN VEHICLE ROLL AWAY AND A POSSIBLE ACCIDENT. CORRECTION: SHIMS WILL BE INSTALLED IN THE DRILLED AREA OF THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION PARK BRAKE PIVOT PIN HOLE.

Safety Risk

A failure of this component (brakes) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Corrective Action & Repair

Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).

Free parts & labor under Motor Vehicle Safety Act Transport Canada Open Data
Ref #1993-105 Campaign : N/D
1993-07-22 611 units

Other

Issue Description

THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH C.M.V.S.S. 101 - LOCATION AND IDENTIFICATION OF CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS AND 217 - BUS WINDOW RETENTION, RELEASE AND EMERGENCY EXITS. INCORRECT SYMBOL FOR MARKER LIGHTS IDENTIFICATION AND THE HANDLE FOR THE PUSH-OUT WINDOWS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD. CORRECTION: NECESSARY PARTS WILL BE SENT TO OWNERS OF AFFECTED VEHICLES.

Safety Risk

A failure of this component (other) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Corrective Action & Repair

Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).

Free parts & labor under Motor Vehicle Safety Act Transport Canada Open Data
Ref #1993-084 Campaign : 93504
1993-06-08 20 units

Suspension

Issue Description

THE PRESSURE REIEF VALVE WAS OMITTED ON THE AIR SUSPENSION RESERVOIR AIR TANK. SHOULD THE AIR COMPRESSOR GOVERNOR FAIL, IT COULD CAUSE EXCESSIVE AIR PRESSURE BUILD-UP AND COULD POSSIBLY CAUSE THE AIR TANK TO RUPTURE AND RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY. CORRECTION: A PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE WILL BE INSTALLED ON THE AIR SUSPENSION RESERVOIR TANK.

Safety Risk

A failure of this component (suspension) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Corrective Action & Repair

Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).

Free parts & labor under Motor Vehicle Safety Act Transport Canada Open Data
Ref #1992-087 Campaign : 92506
1992-07-21 16 056 units

Fuel System

Issue Description

NOTE: SCHOOLBUS CHASSIS WITH 35 GALLON FUEL TANKS. THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH C.M.V.S.S. 301 - FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY. FUEL TANK PUNCTURED IN CRASH BARRIER TEST RESULTING IN FUEL LOSS GREATER THAN THAT ALLOWED BY THE STANDARD. CORRECTION: VEHICLES WILL BE MODIFIED.

Safety Risk

A failure of this component (fuel system) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Corrective Action & Repair

Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).

Free parts & labor under Motor Vehicle Safety Act Transport Canada Open Data
Ref #1992-024 Campaign : 92502
1992-03-06 486 units

Fuel System

Issue Description

NOTE: SCHOOL BUS CHASSIS WITH 35 GALLON FUEL TANKS. THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH C.M.V.S.S. 301 - FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY. FUEL RETURN HOSE SEVERED IN BARRIER CRASH TEST RESULTING IN FUEL LOSS GREATER THAN ALLOWED BY THE STANDARD. CORRECTION: INCREASE THE LENGTH AND RE-ROUTE THE FUEL RETURN HOSE.

Safety Risk

A failure of this component (fuel system) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Corrective Action & Repair

Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).

Free parts & labor under Motor Vehicle Safety Act Transport Canada Open Data
Ref #1991-139 Campaign : 91505
1991-10-16 97 units

Powertrain

Issue Description

ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH CERTAIN ALLISON TRANSMISSIONS, THE ENGINE COULD BE STARTED WITH THE TRANSMISSION SELECTOR IN THE DRIVE OR REVERSE POSITION. IF THE ENGINE IS STARTED WITH THE TRANSMISSION IN RANGE WITHOUT THE SERVICE OR PARKING BRAKE APPLIED, THE VEHICLE COULD ROLL FORWARD OR BACKWARD AS SOON AS THE ENGINE STARTS. THIS COULD RESULT IN A CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. CORRECTION: NEUTRAL START SWITCH WILL BE INSPECTED AND REPLACED IF NECESSARY.

Safety Risk

A failure of this component (powertrain) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Corrective Action & Repair

Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).

Free parts & labor under Motor Vehicle Safety Act Transport Canada Open Data
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