Recalls for your 1998 Navistar 3800

Recalls for 1998 Navistar 3800

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DEFECT #1 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS


Posted on: 1999-11-29
Description
Vehicle description: school bus.  An air brake line controlling the rear brakes may be too close to the exhaust pipe and could rupture at any time without warning.

Consequence
Exhaust pipe heat can melt or cause premature failure of this air line if the air line is routed too close to the exhaust pipe.

Corrective Action
Dealers will install a new elbow fitting and reroute the air line.  The air line will also be inspected and replaced if found to be damaged from the exhaust pipe.

Notes
Owner notification began december 1, 1999.  Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact navistar at 1-800-448-7825.  Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).  

DEFECT #2 - STEERING:LINKAGES:ROD:RELAY:CONNECTING


Posted on: 1999-02-25
Description
School, transit, or heavy duty vehicles equipped with spicer 6,000 or 8,000 lb.  Front steer axles.  The tie rod end can pull outboard and separate from the tie rod tube due to improper thread engagement between the male tie rod end and the female tube.

Consequence
Separation of the tie rod end could result in loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the complete tie rod assembly.

Notes
Owner notification began march 29, 1999.  Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact navistar at 1-800-448-7825.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

DEFECT #3 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY


Posted on: 1999-10-18
Description
Vehicle description: transit and school buses built with abs air brake ecu and a 100 gallon fuel tank mounted between the rails and behind the rear axle on models with a 276 wheel base.  The abs ecu interfered with the cross member mounted behind the rear axle and in front of the between the rails fuel tank.  This created a no-build situation at the plant - the plant would either eliminate or relocate the cross member or move the ecu as needed.

Consequence
If the cross member is either missing or relocated the vehicle may not have adequate fuel tank protection.  In the event of a crash, the bus may not have adequate fuel tank protection if the vehicle has a missing or improperly installed crossmember.

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect the vehicles to make sure all cross members are properly installed.  If the cross member is not installed correctly or is missing, the dealer will repair or install the cross member.

Notes
International recall no.  99509.  Owner notification began september 27, 1999.  Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact navistar at 1-800-448-7825.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

DEFECT #4 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:DRUM


Posted on: 1998-09-25
Description
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with a 1710 drive line and a 12 x 4 hydraulic parking brake.  If the brake drum or transmission yoke are not fully seated when the eight bolts are installed connecting the 3-piece joint, the bolts can loosen.

Consequence
Bolts will eventually work out or shear resulting in drum and drive shaft separation.

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect the torque of these bolts and re-torque to specification.

Notes
Owner notification began october 9, 1998.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact navistar at 1-800-448-7825.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

DEFECT #5 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE


Posted on: 1998-11-30
Description
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with t444e diesel engines.  A fuel leak can occur because of overcrimping of the hose end fittings on the hose from the regulator to the left head and the hose from the fuel transfer pump to the regulator.

Consequence
Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, can result in a fire.

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect the oil hose and place an additional convoluted loom around the existing oil hose, or replace the hose assembly.

Notes
Owner notification began during december 1998.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact navistar at 1-800-448-7825.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

DEFECT #6 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM


Posted on: 1998-11-25
Description
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with a t444e diesel engine.  The high pressure oilline for the fuel injection system that goes from the high pressure oil pump to the right cylinder head can chafe against the charge air cooler crossover pipe.

Consequence
If this condition occurs, the hose will fail, resulting in a sudden loss of oil, causing the engine to have a sudden loss of power.

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect the hoses and if the hose is not damaged a convoluted hose will be placed over the current hose.  If the hose is damaged, it will be replaced along with the convoluted hose.

Notes
Owner notification is expected to begin during december 1998.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact navistar at 1-800-448-7825.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).