Navistar 3400 1997

Model 3400 made in 1997 by Navistar got 3 recalls as well as 3 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling and steering. There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling and power train.

Model 1997

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE
98V291000INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINEfrom 01/02/1997 to 11/07/1997V (Vehicle)2203212/15/1998MFRINTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION11/09/199811/30/1998
Defect SummaryVehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with t444e diesel engines. a fuel leak can occur because of overcrimping of the hose end fittings on the hose from the regulator to the left head and the hose from the fuel transfer pump to the regulator.
Consequence SummaryFuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, can result in a fire.
Corrective SummaryDealers will inspect the oil hose and place an additional convoluted loom around the existing oil hose, or replace the hose assembly.
NotesOwner notification began during december 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).
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - LEVER AND LINKAGE - COLUMN SHIFT
98V119002INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINEfrom 01/01/1994 to 07/01/1997V (Vehicle)130907/07/1998ODIINTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION05/27/199806/03/1998
Defect SummaryVehicle description: trucks, school buses and transit buses equipped with an optional automatic transmission shift lever that includes a park brake position. the transmission shifter/park brake lever can bind before fully engaging in the park brake position causing a false park condition.
Consequence SummaryThe vehicle can move after being placed in park increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective SummaryDealers will install a spacer plate in the shifter and inspect for the presence of an e clip that detains the detent pin.
NotesOwner notification began july 7, 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).
STEERING - LINKAGES - ROD - RELAY - CONNECTING
99V033001INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINEfrom 05/01/1996 to 10/31/1997V (Vehicle)4009103/29/1999MFRINTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION02/16/199902/25/1999
Defect SummarySchool, 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 SummarySeparation of the tie rod end could result in loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Corrective SummaryDealers will replace the complete tie rod assembly.
NotesOwner 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).

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE
G9850712/01/1998615055Navistar international transportation corp. has determined that a defect related to motor vehicle safety exists with the high pressure oil hose on the t444e diesel engine. *tt12/22/2000
STEERING
IK-050003808/19/201110041405Ready09/30/2011
IK-050003808/19/201110041405Navistar: steering goes into a shimmy after hitting a bump. *rm09/30/2011