Recalls for your 1998 Navistar 4900

Recalls for 1998 Navistar 4900

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CalFire SCU Engine 1671

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CalFire SCU Engine 1671

A lumber yard along Monterey Hwy between San Jose and Morgan Hill caught fire in October 2013, sparking a major emergency as multiple buildings and a many large wood piles ignited during the inferno.

Fire crews job was made more difficult by dry fire hydrants in the area, and additional crews and equipment had to be called into shuttle water using seven different Water Tenders. The Fire went to 3 alarms, plus the Water Tenders.

Cal Fire's Santa Clara Unit runs this Cal Fire Model 15 Type III Wildland Engine. it is built on an International Navistar 4900 Chassis.

For more images from this incident check out YourFireDepartment.org, Monterey IC

DEFECT #1 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR


Posted on: 2000-01-10
Description
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks.  There is interference between the air brake s-cam and the end of one of the knuckle studs.  As the brake shoe lining wears, the s-cam rotation may be limited by the interfering knuckle stud.  If the s-cam can not rotate through its full range of motion, the braking force can not be fully transmitted from the brake shoe linings to the brake drums.

Consequence
This could result in a longer stopping distance or a dragging brake condition.

Corrective Action
Dealers will shorten the interfering knuckle stud to eliminate the clearance problem.

Notes
International recall 99513.owner notification began december 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 #2 - SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING


Posted on: 1999-03-17
Description
Vehicle description: class 8 heavy duty truck chassis equipped with 16,000 lb., 18,000 lb., or 20,000 lb.  Heavy duty steering axles.  The inner wheel bearing cone for the steering axle wheel hub assembly does not properly fit onto the navistar steering axle spindle assembly.  Improper fit of the bearing to the spindle increases the stress levels to the steering axle spindle which could cause spindle failure.

Consequence
If the spindle fails, a loss of driver control could occur, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action
Dealers will remove the left and right hub/drum assemblies from the steering axles and replace the inner wheel bearing cones and cups.

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 naavistar 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 - 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 #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).