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1998 IC 3800

1 recalls — 1 complaints — 22 TSBs

06V406000 Oct 25, 2006
STRUCTURE
Defect Description
CERTAIN MY 2003 THROUGH 2007 IC CESB AND MY 1998 3800 SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN DECEMBER 23, 1997, AND MARCH 31, 2006. THE HANDRAILS WERE NOT INSTALLED CORRECTLY WHICH WILL ALLOW PASSENGER COAT STRINGS OR DRAWSTRINGS TO GET CAUGHT AS THE PASSENGER EXITS THE BUS.
Consequence
SHOULD A PASSENGER GET CAUGHT WHILE EXITING THE BUS, DEATH OR PERSONAL INJURY COULD OCCUR.
Remedy
IC WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIR THE BUSES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN OON NOVEMBER 17, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT IC CORPORATION AT 1-800-843-5615 OR INTERNATIONAL AT 1-800-448-7825.
211 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION

Complaint Statistics

1 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS1
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS Sep 23, 2010
Incident date: Aug 1, 2010
WE ARE A SCHOOL DISTRICT IN UPSTATE NEW YORK. WE OWN A 1998 INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL BUS. DURING A MONTHLY INSPECTION OUR MECHANIC NOTICE THAT A SECTION OF THE FRAME THAT DID NOT LOOK NORMAL. AFTER CLOSELY INSPECTING THIS AREA IT APPEARS THAT THE STEEL IS EXPANDING. THIS IS MUCH DIFFERENT THEN RUSTI... Read more

Technical Service Bulletins — 1998 IC 3800

22 manufacturer communications from 11 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
060000 ENGINE (PWS)3
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING3
350000 EQUIPMENT3
062100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY1
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.1
020000 SUSPENSION1
150000 SEAT BELTS1
170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES1
IK1201472 Sep 29, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Pico Scope CCOS (Crankcase Separator Test)
IK1000003 Nov 2, 2021
010000 STEERING
Power Steering Diagnostics Flow / Pressure Specifications For Power Steering Gears and Power Steering Pumps
IK1201299 Sep 30, 2021
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Engine Oil Capacities. All International electronic engines 1994 to present and Cummins ISB, ISM, or ISX engines
IK1201299 Sep 30, 2021
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Engine Oil Capacities. All International electronic engines 1994 to present and Cummins ISB, ISM, or ISX engines
IK0400040 Jul 19, 2021
040000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
General wheel speed sensor troubleshooting
IK0400040 Jul 19, 2021
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
General wheel speed sensor troubleshooting
IK1400005 Aug 25, 2020
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Driveline Information Center and Troubleshooting Procedures
IK1400005 Aug 25, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
Driveline Information Center and Troubleshooting Procedures
IK0800504 Aug 3, 2020
100000 POWER TRAIN
Repair Procedures for Vehicles Struck by Lightning
IK0800504 Aug 3, 2020
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Repair Procedures for Vehicles Struck by Lightning
IK0800504 Aug 3, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Repair Procedures for Vehicles Struck by Lightning
IK2200149 Jun 17, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
This article is for adding additional protection to the driver's area of the bus to help mitigate the transmission of germs.
IK1600258 Mar 26, 2020
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Cleaning and Disinfecting Trucks and Buses
IK1600258 Mar 26, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
Cleaning and Disinfecting Trucks and Buses
IK1600258 Mar 26, 2020
220000 SEATS
Cleaning and Disinfecting Trucks and Buses
IK1600258 Mar 26, 2020
170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Cleaning and Disinfecting Trucks and Buses
IK1600258 Mar 26, 2020
150000 SEAT BELTS
Cleaning and Disinfecting Trucks and Buses
IK1201299 Sep 9, 2019
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Oil Capacities; All Electronic International Engines 1994 - Present. Cummins ISB, ISM & ISX
IK1400023 Jul 15, 2019
020000 SUSPENSION
Suspension Lean Diagnostics; All models
IK1201299 Sep 20, 2018
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Engine Oil Capacities All Electronic International Engines 1994 - Present. Cummins ISB, ISM & ISX
IK0800475 Sep 17, 2018
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
Radio Diagnostics and Information
IK1200029 Jul 25, 2016
062100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
RADIATOR INTERNAL RESTRICTION AND FLUSH PROCEDURE

IC 3800 — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the IC 3800 across all model years (1998–2004).

4 Total Recalls
1 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

IC 3800 — Year by Year

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