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1996 NAVISTAR 3800

2 recalls — 4 complaints — 1 TSBs

99V033001 Feb 16, 1999
STEERING:LINKAGES:ROD:RELAY:CONNECTING
Defect Description
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
SEPARATION OF THE TIE ROD END COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE COMPLETE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY.
40,091 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE
97V090001 May 28, 1997
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MEDIUM AND HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS, SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES BUILT WITH A BENDIX 9X3 POWER APPLY PARK BRAKE SYSTEM. THE CAM LEVER OF THE POWERED APPLY BRAKE CAN MOVE FORWARD, BECAUSE A HOLE IN THE TRANSMISSION MOUNTING BOSS WAS DRILLED TOO DEEP.
Consequence
THIS CAN ALLOW THE CAM LEVER TO BECOME DISENGAGED FROM THE PARKING BRAKE SHOES. THE OPERATOR WOULD HAVE NO WARNING THAT THE PARKING BRAKE WAS NOT APPLIED ALLOWING THE VEHICLE TO MOVE UNEXPECTEDLY.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL SHIMS IN THE DRILLED AREA OF THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION PARK BRAKE PIVOT PIN HOLE.
2,833 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE

Complaint Statistics

4 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS1
STRUCTURE1
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD1
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE1
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS Oct 14, 1998
Incident date: Oct 15, 1996
FUEL LEAK DUE TO LINE BEING CRIMPED BETWEEN BODY AND FRAME.
STRUCTURE Oct 14, 1998
VEHICLE LEAKING CAUSING ELECTRICAL SHORTING.
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD Oct 14, 1998
WINDOWS FALLING OUT, SEAT BELT (DRIVER'S) BROKEN.
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE Oct 14, 1998
WINDOWS FALLING OUT, SEAT BELT (DRIVER'S) BROKEN.

Technical Service Bulletins — 1996 NAVISTAR 3800

1 manufacturer communications from 1 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
010000 STEERING1
IK-0500038 Jan 24, 2012
010000 STEERING
NAVISTAR: STEERING GOES INTO A SHIMMY AFTER HITTING A BUMP. *RM UPDATED 3/20/12. *PE

NHTSA Safety Investigations — NAVISTAR 3800

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

PE98004 Opened: Feb 5, 1998 — Closed: Apr 21, 1998
PE — Closed — Model Year: 1997
UNDERHOOD FIRES
ALLEGED UNDERHOOD FIRES DUE TO ELECTRICAL OR FUEL SYSTEM MALFUNCTION
PE91085 Opened: Jun 11, 1991 — Closed: Sep 24, 1991
PE — Closed — Model Year: 1989
STEERING LOCKS UP
There is no summary currently available

NAVISTAR 3800 — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the NAVISTAR 3800 across all model years (1991–1999).

24 Total Recalls
12 Total Complaints
2 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

NAVISTAR 3800 — Year by Year

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Year Recalls Complaints
1999 6 0 View
1998 6 3 View
1997 5 2 View
1996 (current) 2 4
1995 1 1 View
1994 1 0 View
1993 1 0 View
1992 1 0 View
1991 1 0 View
1990 0 1 View
1989 0 1 View

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