International International 1998
Model International made in 1998 by International got 11 consumer complains as well as 1 service bulletin. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling and equipment. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling.
Model 1998
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
| G98903 | 08/01/1998 | 602799 | Some vehicles have experienced poor startability at ambient temperatures below 40f degrees. *yc | 01/13/1999 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | |||
| 08/03/1998 | 1 | 01/08/1998 | |
| Exhaust pipe separated at connector located above rear axle. | |||
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||
| 07/13/1998 | 1 | 01/08/1998 | |
| Air conditioner compressor fan belt failed due to hitting against fan blade. | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | |||
| 08/26/1998 | 2 | 01/08/1998 | |
| Two screws between headlight and turn signal stripped. | |||
| OTHER | |||
| 03/02/2001 | 1 | 06/30/1998 | |
| Gas pedal gets stuck on floor mat, causing accelerator to stick open. *ak | |||
| PARKING BRAKE | |||
| 07/29/2004 | 100185 | 1 | |
| Had delivered a busload of students to lunch and picked up another immediately busload (44 passengers) thereafter. upon topping a steep hill brakes did not seem to be functioning properly. pulled emergency brake but ddid not stop in time to avoid collision with another transit bus, injuring 18 (iincluding myself) slightly. i was removed from the position and written up for the accident. nothing has been done to fix the brakes, as far as i know. i believe the load was too much for the brake system or there was a defect in the brake system causing braking ability to diminish.*ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK | |||
| 07/29/2004 | 100185 | 1 | |
| Had delivered a busload of students to lunch and picked up another immediately busload (44 passengers) thereafter. upon topping a steep hill brakes did not seem to be functioning properly. pulled emergency brake but ddid not stop in time to avoid collision with another transit bus, injuring 18 (iincluding myself) slightly. i was removed from the position and written up for the accident. nothing has been done to fix the brakes, as far as i know. i believe the load was too much for the brake system or there was a defect in the brake system causing braking ability to diminish.*ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 06/15/1998 | 8 | 01/08/1998 | |
| Brake rotors continually cracking due to excessive heat resulting from inadequate brake system for weight of bus, wear of other brake components as well as rotor damage. | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||
| 09/10/1998 | 1 | 01/08/1998 | |
| Passenger door operating rod striking forward bulkhead of operator compartment, readjustment and removing piece of bulkhead to allow proper operation. | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR - HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | |||
| 05/21/1998 | 1 | 01/08/1998 | |
| Fumes entering passenger compartment due to door seal loose. | |||
| SUSPENSION | |||
| 08/03/1998 | 1 | 01/08/1998 | |
| Two rods missing from leveling valve causing the frame to ride on axle. | |||
| TIRES - SIDEWALL | |||
| 06/15/1998 | 3 | 01/08/1998 | |
| Tires continually failing due to sidewall cracking and splitting, inadequate tire for load range. (goodyear g124 245/70r19.5) | |||