Vehicle recall 92V169000 · November 12, 1992
1991-1992 Amertek CF4000L
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…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 92V169000
- Reported to NHTSA
- November 12, 1992
- Filed by
- AMERTEK, INC.
- Owner notification
- October 27, 1992
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 118
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Steering › Hydraulic power assist system
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Amertek CF4000L (1991-1992): 1992, 1991
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