1990 INTERNATIONAL 3800
4 recalls, 2 complaints - 18 TSBs
96V192000 Nov 12, 1996
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCH
Defect Description
THESE BUSES HAVE A TURN SIGNAL LEVER THAT WILL NOT OPERATE CONSISTENTLY IN THE LANE CHANGE MODE IF THE LEVER IS NOT MOVED TO THE POSITION WHERE RESISTANCE TO MOVEMENT IS FELT.
Consequence
SHOULD THE REAR SIGNAL LAMPS NOT FLASH WHEN A LANE CHANGE WAS BEING MADE, IT COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FOLLOWING THE BUS TO COLLIDE WITH THE BUS INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
Remedy
OPERATORS WILL BE MAILED INFORMATION CONCERNING THE PROPER METHOD OF USING TURN SIGNALS. A DECAL WILL ALSO BE PROVIDED TO BE PLACED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL OF EACH BUS.
95V127000 Jun 27, 1995
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES
Defect Description
THE WIRE END OF THE HAND THROTTLE CABLE PASSES THROUGH A SPLIT PLASTIC GROMMET IN THE ACCELERATOR ROD. THIS WIRE CAN WORK THROUGH THE SLOT IN THE GROMMET AND BECOME LODGED BETWEEN THE GROMMET AND THE EDGE OF THE HOLE IN THE ACCELERATOR ROD.
Consequence
IF THE THROTTLE WIRE BECOMES LODGED, THE ACCELERATOR CAN STICK AND NOT RETURN TO IDLE POSITION POTENTIALLY AFFECTING THE OPERATOR'S ABILITY TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE AND INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPAIR BUSES BY INSTALLING A NEW CABLE GROMMET WITHOUT A SLOT; INSTALL A NEW CABLE STOP; AND READJUST THE THROTTLE CABLE.
92V102000 Jul 20, 1992
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
THE FUEL SYSTEM FAILED THE CRASH BARRIER TEST.
Consequence
THE FUEL TANK WAS PUNCTURED, RESULTING IN FLUID LOSSGREATER THAN ALLOWED BY FMVSS 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY". FUEL SPILLS INA COLLISION COULD LEAD TO A VEHICLE FIRE IF EXPOSED TO A SOURCE OF IGNITION.
Remedy
MODIFY THE FUEL TANK CAGE TO COMPLY WITH FMVSS 301.
89V224000 Dec 11, 1989
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:HYDRAULIC:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Defect Description
THE THROTTLE VALVE INSIDE THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE BOOSTER MAY DEFORM FROM BUILDUP OF HEAT AND PRESSURE AND CLOSE-OFF FLUID RETURN PORTS.
Consequence
THIS COULD CAUSE EXCESSIVE PRESSURE BUILDUP IN THEBOOSTER CAUSING THE BRAKES TO SELF APPLY WITH A SEVERE UNEXPECTED STOP. THISCONDITION COULD ALSO RESULT IN LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST. EITHER CONDITIONCOULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
REPLACE BRAKE BOOSTER ASSEMBLY.
Complaint Statistics
2 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 1 |
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Oct 15, 2002
Incident date: Aug 10, 2002
INTERNATIONAL HAS AGREED TO REPLACE THE FRAME RAILS BUT JACKSON CITY SCHOOLS MUST PAY FOR THE LABOR AT A COST OF $4000 PER BUS. STATE HIGHWAY PATROL INSPECTORS FOR THIS SOUTHEASTERN PART OF OHIO INFORMED MY MECHANICS THAT THEY HAD FOUND SEVERAL INTERNATIONAL BUSES IN OTHER DISTRICTS WITH THE SAME P... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
Oct 2, 1998
Incident date: Sep 18, 1998
TORQUE CONVERTER FAILED CAUSING TRANSMISSION TO STOP PULLING.
Technical Service Bulletins, 1990 INTERNATIONAL 3800
18 manufacturer communications from 15 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE | 7 |
| 060000 ENGINE (PWS) | 4 |
| 010000 STEERING | 2 |
| 062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 1 |
| 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | 1 |
| 105000 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE | 1 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 1 |
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 1 |
IK1400005
Nov 13, 2018
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Driveline Information Center and Troubleshooting Procedures
IK1400005
Nov 13, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
Driveline Information Center and Troubleshooting Procedures
IK1400005
Nov 13, 2018
105000 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
Driveline Information Center and Troubleshooting Procedures
IK0800475
Sep 17, 2018
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
Radio Diagnostics and Information
IK1900022
Sep 6, 2018
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
A/C Refrigerant and Oil Capacities
IK4300001
Jan 30, 2018
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Updating OnCommand Link with Accelerator
IK0800080
Jan 22, 2018
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
J1939 Data Link Troubleshooting
IK1200921
Jan 22, 2018
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
ISX, N13, and N9 / N10 Aftertreatment Private Data Link Troubleshooting
IK1201009
Jan 19, 2018
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Winter Front Usage
IK1201299
Jan 18, 2018
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Engine Oil Capacities
IK2700100
Jan 10, 2018
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
OnCommand EZ-Tech
IK2500511
Dec 8, 2017
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Using Supplier Software to Check DTCs
IK0500038
Jan 30, 2017
010000 STEERING
Steering Shake, Shimmy, Shudder, or Steering Vibration; only with 14k front weight rated axles and below
IK0500058
Jan 23, 2017
010000 STEERING
Steering Fluids
IK0800080
Jan 12, 2017
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
J1939 Data Link Troubleshooting
IK0800351
Jan 9, 2017
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
J1939 Data Link Source Address Information
IK1201248
Jan 3, 2017
062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Cooling System Flush Procedure
IK-0800219
Aug 29, 2014
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
INTERNATIONAL/NAVISTAR: A NEW DESIGN APS SENSORS (ACCELERATOR POSITION SENSOR) HAS BEEN DEVELOPED TO REPLACED OPEN/CLOSED IVS SWITCHES IN OLD SENSORS. *PE UPDATED 11/6/2013 *JS UPDATED 1/27/15. *PE
INTERNATIONAL 3800 - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the INTERNATIONAL 3800 across all model years (1990, 2004).
11
Total Recalls
7
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths