International Harvester Fe 1998

Model Fe made in 1998 by International Harvester got 3 recalls as well as 1 service bulletin. Technical service bulletines regarding visibility. There were some recalls concerningservice brakes, air and service brakes, hydraulic.

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 - SUPPLY - CHECK VALVE
02V135001INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINEfrom 08/12/1997 to 02/07/2002V (Vehicle)3895508/30/2002MFRINTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION05/20/200208/28/2002
Defect SummaryOn 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 SummaryIf 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 SummaryDealers 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.
NotesAlso, 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 - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC
03V062000INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATIONfrom 04/01/1997 to 06/03/2002V (Vehicle)3507410/29/2004ODIINTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION02/25/200303/05/2003
Defect SummaryOn certain school and transit buses built with bosch zero offset pin slide (zops) hydraulic disc brakes, the zops hydraulic disc brakes may experience calipers sticking in the applied position, which can result in excessive or abnormal heat generation at one or more of the brakes.
Consequence SummaryThe combination of the following factors may collectively result in an unreasonable risk to motor vehicle safety: potential fire at a wheel end, high incident rates of stuck calipers, and evacuation and containment concerns relating to multiple passengers.
Corrective SummaryInternational will notify its customers and repair the buses free of charge. the recall began october 29, 2004.
NotesInternational recall no. 03502/04501.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration
STEERING
03V264000INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATIONfrom 10/28/1993 to 05/21/2003V (Vehicle)2437511/19/2003ODIINTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION07/28/200307/29/2003
Defect SummaryOn 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 SummaryIf the bolt catches on the hole, the boot may restrict the movement of the steering wheel which could result in a vehicle crash.
Corrective SummaryInternational 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.
NotesInternational recall no. 03513.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
VISIBILITY - POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
IK-220006001/24/200810032287International bus: bus, passenger window plastic guide. passenger split sash windows that are hard to slide and exhibit latching issues may have the plastic slide broken loose and out of position causing the window to bind. windows are h03/01/2010