Navistar 3800 1997
Model 3800 made in 1997 by Navistar got 2 consumer complains, 1 investigation there are 5 recalls as well as 3 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference to seats. . Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling, steering. The car had one investigation (electrical system). There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling, service brakes, air and steering.
Model 1997
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | ||||||||||||||||
| 98V291000 | INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE | from 01/02/1997 to 11/07/1997 | V (Vehicle) | 22032 | 12/15/1998 | MFR | INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION | 11/09/1998 | 11/30/1998 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle 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 Summary | Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, can result in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect the oil hose and place an additional convoluted loom around the existing oil hose, or replace the hose assembly. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner 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). | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - SUPPLY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 99V331000 | INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE | from 08/12/1997 to 09/27/1999 | V (Vehicle) | 277 | 12/01/1999 | MFR | INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION | 11/23/1999 | 11/29/1999 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: school bus. an air brake line controlling the rear brakes may be too close to the exhaust pipe and could rupture at any time without warning. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Exhaust pipe heat can melt or cause premature failure of this air line if the air line is routed too close to the exhaust pipe. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will install a new elbow fitting and reroute the air line. the air line will also be inspected and replaced if found to be damaged from the exhaust pipe. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification began december 1, 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). | |||||||||||||||
| STEERING - LINKAGES - ROD - RELAY - CONNECTING | ||||||||||||||||
| 99V033001 | INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE | from 05/01/1996 to 10/31/1997 | V (Vehicle) | 40091 | 03/29/1999 | MFR | INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION | 02/16/1999 | 02/25/1999 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | School, 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 Summary | Separation of the tie rod end could result in loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the complete tie rod assembly. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner 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). | |||||||||||||||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - ACCELERATOR PEDAL | ||||||||||||||||
| 97V143002 | INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION | from 11/01/1996 to 07/01/1997 | V (Vehicle) | 3292 | 01/22/1998 | MFR | INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION | 09/08/1997 | 01/12/1998 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: buses and heavy truck chassis equipped with cummins n-14, caterpillar, and detroit diesel electronic engines. the accelerator pedal rod material is excessively brittle and can break during a full throttle application. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The unexpected breakage can result in the inability to accelerate the vehicle properly increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the electronic accelerator pedal rods with new rods. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification is expected to begin january 6, 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 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
| 97V143001 | INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE | from 12/16/1996 to 03/10/1997 | V (Vehicle) | 2235 | 10/09/1997 | MFR | INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION | 09/08/1997 | 01/12/1998 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: buses and heavy truck chassis equipped with t444e engines. the accelerator pedal rod material is excessively brittle and can break during a full throttle application. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The unexpected breakage can result in the inability to accelerate the vehicle properly increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the electronic accelerator pedal rods with new rods. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification is expected to begin october 9, 1997. 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 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
| G98507 | 12/01/1998 | 615055 | Navistar 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. *tt | 12/22/2000 | |
| STEERING | |||||
| IK-0500038 | 08/19/2011 | 10041405 | Ready | 09/30/2011 | |
| IK-0500038 | 08/19/2011 | 10041405 | Navistar: steering goes into a shimmy after hitting a bump. *rm | 09/30/2011 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ||||||
| PE98004 | INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION | 02/05/1998 | 04/21/1998 | UNDERHOOD FIRES | ||
| Alleged underhood fires due to electrical or fuel system malfunction | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEATS | |||
| 8 | |||
| School bus seats have sharp weld in center of seat causing student to be cut on the legs. | |||
| 08/01/1998 | 9 | 09/20/1997 | |
| Bus seats have sharp welds in center of seats causing students legs to be cut. | |||