Navistar 3400 1999

Model 3400 made in 1999 by Navistar got 2 recalls as well as 3 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding (pws) and steering. There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline and service brakes, hydraulic.

Model 1999

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
98V289000INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINEfrom 12/23/1997 to 08/14/1998V (Vehicle)1623112/08/1998MFRINTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION11/09/199811/25/1998
Defect SummaryVehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with a t444e diesel engine. the high pressure oilline for the fuel injection system that goes from the high pressure oil pump to the right cylinder head can chafe against the charge air cooler crossover pipe.
Consequence SummaryIf this condition occurs, the hose will fail, resulting in a sudden loss of oil, causing the engine to have a sudden loss of power.
Corrective SummaryDealers will inspect the hoses and if the hose is not damaged a convoluted hose will be placed over the current hose. if the hose is damaged, it will be replaced along with the convoluted hose.
NotesOwner notification is expected to begin 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).
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
99V262000INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINEfrom 12/09/1998 to 05/18/1999V (Vehicle)449510/11/1999MFRINTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION09/21/199910/18/1999
Defect SummaryVehicle description: heavy duty trucks built with rear leaf spring suspensions (models 4700 built with rear leaf suspensions and manufactured from december 9, through december 16, 1998; models 3400 and 3800 built with 14sbk rear leaf spring suspensions and built april 14 through may 10, 1999; and models 3400 and 3800 built with rear leaf spring suspensions and manufactured from may 10 through may 18, 1999). on vehicles where the frame to axle hose length was too long, a chafing condition exists on suspension components, which could result in hose rupture. on vehicles where the hoses are too short, a hose separation could occur with severe suspension articulation.
Consequence SummaryIf a hose ruptures, the rear brakes will fail increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Corrective SummaryShort hoses will be replaced and the long hoses will have a hose routing kit installed to prevent any chafing problems.
NotesInternational recall no. 99508.owner notification began october 11, 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
(PWS)
IK-040008806/04/201210044291International: procedure information to resolve issue of overheating and smoking of low mileage, single wheel end brake. *pe06/06/2012
STEERING
IK-050003808/19/201110041405Ready09/30/2011
IK-050003808/19/201110041405Navistar: steering goes into a shimmy after hitting a bump. *rm09/30/2011