International Harvester 4000 1998

Model 4000 made in 1998 by International Harvester got 5 recalls. There were some recalls concerningservice brakes, air, service brakes, hydraulic and suspension.

Model 1998

Recalls

CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK
00V232401INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINEfrom 03/01/1998 to 07/13/2000V (Vehicle)6248004/19/2001MFRINTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION08/21/200011/20/2000
Defect SummaryVehicle description: tractors 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 SummaryThis 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 SummaryDealers will replace the abs ecu.
NotesOwner notification began april 19, 2001.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).
00V232301INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINEfrom 03/01/1998 to 07/13/2000V (Vehicle)7946501/31/2001MFRINTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION08/21/200011/20/2000
Defect SummaryVehicle description: medium and heavy duty trucks 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 SummaryThis 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 SummaryDealers will replace the abs ecu.
NotesOwner notification began january 31, 2001.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, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK
00V176000INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINEfrom 03/01/1998 to 05/29/2000V (Vehicle)10430207/12/2000MFRINTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION07/03/200007/11/2000
Defect SummaryVehicle 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 SummaryThis could cause the air abs ecu to exhaust the air at the air brake modulators for one or more of the wheels.
Corrective SummaryDealers will inspect the sensor wiring routing and re-route or replace the abs sensors as required.
NotesOwner 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).
SUSPENSION - FRONT - HUB
03V193000INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATIONfrom 01/09/1998 to 10/09/2001V (Vehicle)216311/12/2003ODIINTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION05/21/200306/03/2003
Defect SummaryOn certain heavy and medium duty trucks and buses equipped with truck hub units manufactured by skf exclusively for use on arvinmeritor's ff98x series non-drive steer axles, the hub unit bearings can wear prematurely.
Consequence SummarySeizure of the bearings can cause wheel separation or wheel end fire.
Corrective SummaryDealers will replace all front axle hubs. owner notification began on november 12, 2003. 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.
NotesInternational recall no. 03510.customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
TIRES
02V137000INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINEfrom 01/01/1986 to 01/16/2001V (Vehicle)80108/16/2002MFRINTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION05/10/200205/20/2002571120
Defect SummaryCertain 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 SummaryTires 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 SummaryDealers 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.
NotesCustomers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

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