International Harvester 3000 1998
Model 3000 made in 1998 by International Harvester got 1 investigation there are 5 recalls as well as 2 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding service brakes, air, service brakes, hydraulic. The car had one investigation (steering). There were some recalls concerningservice brakes, air, service brakes, hydraulic and steering.
Model 1998
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK | ||||||||||||||||
| 00V232201 | INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE | from 03/01/1998 to 07/13/2000 | V (Vehicle) | 17231 | 09/25/2000 | MFR | INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION | 08/21/2000 | 11/20/2000 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: transit buses built with bendix air abs with an ec-17 1030r electronic control unit (ecu). there have been reports of unwanted abs activation at low speeds caused by 1) chafed abs wheel speed sensor wires on rotating parts or 2) a damaged component at the wheel end that generates a certain type of erratic sensor signal. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This condition could cause the abs ecu to exhaust the air at the air brake modulators for one or more of the wheels. this could result in extended braking distances and a possible crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the abs ecu. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification is expected to begin during september 2000. 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 internatinal 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). | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - SUPPLY - CHECK VALVE | ||||||||||||||||
| 02V135001 | INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE | from 08/12/1997 to 02/07/2002 | V (Vehicle) | 38955 | 08/30/2002 | MFR | INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION | 05/20/2002 | 08/28/2002 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain transit and school buses, a brass fitting connects the double check valve to the brake relay valve. with certain inputs to the vehicle, the weight of the check valve on the fitting can cause the assembly to resonate. the subject vibration can cause excessive strain levels in the fitting, which could eventually fatigue and fail. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If the fitting breaks, the rear service brakes will cease to operate without warning, resulting in an extended stopping distance, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will install a kit to remount the double check valve with a flexible hose on the amjority of vehicles. on a small number of units with clearance issues or traction control, a kit with a new relay valve that has a built-in double check valve will be installed. owner notification began august 30, 2002. 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 international at 1-800-448-7825. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | ||||||||||||||||
| 00V176000 | INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE | from 03/01/1998 to 05/29/2000 | V (Vehicle) | 104302 | 07/12/2000 | MFR | INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION | 07/03/2000 | 07/11/2000 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: school and heavy duty trucks built with bendix air abs. the abs sensor wires on rotating parts chafes which can lead to a false signal being sent to the bendix abs electronic control unit (ecu). | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This could cause the air abs ecu to exhaust the air at the air brake modulators for one or more of the wheels. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect the sensor wiring routing and re-route or replace the abs sensors as required. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification began july 12, 2000. 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 international 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). | |||||||||||||||
| STEERING | ||||||||||||||||
| 03V264000 | INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION | from 10/28/1993 to 05/21/2003 | V (Vehicle) | 24375 | 11/19/2003 | ODI | INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION | 07/28/2003 | 07/29/2003 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain school, transit, and commercial buses equipped with adjustable steering columns, the steering shaft pinch bolt interferes with the rubber boot that protects it. over time, a hole may wear into the boot and catch the bolt. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If the bolt catches on the hole, the boot may restrict the movement of the steering wheel which could result in a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | International notify its customers and inspect and, if necessary, repair the steering column. owner notification began november 19, 2003. owners should contact international at 1-800-448-7825. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | International recall no. 03513.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
| TIRES | ||||||||||||||||
| 02V137000 | INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE | from 01/01/1986 to 01/16/2001 | V (Vehicle) | 801 | 08/16/2002 | MFR | INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION | 05/10/2002 | 05/20/2002 | 571 | 120 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Certain heavy duty trucks, truck tractors, and buses equipped with 195/75r22.5 tires mounted on 7.5 inch wide wheels fail to comply with requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 120, tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars. these tires and rims do not match. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Tires mounted on rims that are too narrow could experience a decrease in sidewall durability, and could also experience higher treadwear for tires mounted on the steering axle. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will install new rims of an acceptable width (8.25 - 9 9inches) for the 295/75r22.5 tire size. owner notification began august 23, 2002. 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 international at 1-800-448-7825. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | |||||
| 0275 | 10/01/2002 | 10000353 | Vehicle safety recall 02505 for replacing the air brake relay valve - parts availability. *tt | 02/24/2003 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||||
| 030401 | 02/01/2003 | 10001418 | New hydraulic disc brake slide pins, bolts, and lubricant. various models including the 3400, 4200, 4300, and 4400. *tt | 05/05/2003 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
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| STEERING | ||||||
| RQ02007 | INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION | 03/12/2002 | 07/31/2002 | LOSS OF POWER ASSIST/BRAKING/STEERING | 00V148000 | |
| Alleged power steering/braking failure | ||||||