Navistar 4700 1998

Model 4700 made in 1998 by Navistar got 5 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 fuel system, gasoline.

Model 1998

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).
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 - DRUM - DRUM
98V228000INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINEfrom 07/01/1997 to 07/31/1998V (Vehicle)180910/09/1998MFRINTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION09/17/199809/25/1998
Defect SummaryVehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with a 1710 drive line and a 12 x 4 hydraulic parking brake. if the brake drum or transmission yoke are not fully seated when the eight bolts are installed connecting the 3-piece joint, the bolts can loosen.
Consequence SummaryBolts will eventually work out or shear resulting in drum and drive shaft separation.
Corrective SummaryDealers will inspect the torque of these bolts and re-torque to specification.
NotesOwner notification began october 9, 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).
SUSPENSION - FRONT - WHEEL BEARING
99V014002INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINEfrom 03/01/1998 to 10/16/1998V (Vehicle)402403/29/1999MFRINTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION03/15/199903/17/1999
Defect SummaryVehicle description: class 8 heavy duty truck chassis equipped with 16,000 lb., 18,000 lb., or 20,000 lb. heavy duty steering axles. the inner wheel bearing cone for the steering axle wheel hub assembly does not properly fit onto the navistar steering axle spindle assembly. improper fit of the bearing to the spindle increases the stress levels to the steering axle spindle which could cause spindle failure.
Consequence SummaryIf the spindle fails, a loss of driver control could occur, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Corrective SummaryDealers will remove the left and right hub/drum assemblies from the steering axles and replace the inner wheel bearing cones and cups.
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 naavistar 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

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