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1999 NAVISTAR 4800

2 recalls — 0 complaints — 2 TSBs

99V351000 Dec 14, 1999
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. THERE IS INTERFERENCE BETWEEN THE AIR BRAKE S-CAM AND THE END OF ONE OF THE KNUCKLE STUDS. AS THE BRAKE SHOE LINING WEARS, THE S-CAM ROTATION MAY BE LIMITED BY THE INTERFERING KNUCKLE STUD. IF THE S-CAM CAN NOT ROTATE THROUGH ITS FULL RANGE OF MOTION, TH... Read more
Consequence
THIS COULD RESULT IN A LONGER STOPPING DISTANCE OR A DRAGGING BRAKE CONDITION.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL SHORTEN THE INTERFERING KNUCKLE STUD TO ELIMINATE THE CLEARANCE PROBLEM.
944 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE
99V055001 Mar 16, 1999
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS, TRANSIT AND SCHOOL BUSES, EQUIPPED WITH MERITOR AIR BRAKE AUTOMATIC SLACK ADJUSTERS. SOME OF THE AUTOMATIC SLACK ADJUSTERS HAD INSUFFICIENT TORQUE APPLIED TO THE GUIDE PAWL CAP SCREW.
Consequence
WITHOUT SUFFICIENT TORQUE ON THE GUIDE PAWL CAP SCREW, THE BRAKES COULD GRADUALLY LOSE ADJUSTMENT, INCREASING THE VEHICLE STOPPING DISTANCE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL CHECK THE TORQUE ON THE AUTOMATIC SLACK ADJUSTER GUIDE PAWL. IF THERE IS NO TORQUE, THE BRAKES WILL BE ADJUSTED AND THE GUIDE PAWL WILL BE TIGHTENED TO 15-20 FT. LBS.
1,547 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE

No complaints found for this vehicle.

Technical Service Bulletins — 1999 NAVISTAR 4800

2 manufacturer communications from 2 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
010000 STEERING1
030000 BRAKES (PWS)1
IK-0400088 Sep 30, 2014
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
INTERNATIONAL: PROCEDURE INFORMATION TO RESOLVE ISSUE OF OVERHEATING AND SMOKING OF LOW MILEAGE, SINGLE WHEEL END BRAKE. *PE UPDATED 11/4/14. *PE UPDATED 1/27/15. *PE UPDATED 1/30/15. *PE
IK-0500038 Jan 24, 2012
010000 STEERING
NAVISTAR: STEERING GOES INTO A SHIMMY AFTER HITTING A BUMP. *RM UPDATED 3/20/12. *PE

NAVISTAR 4800 — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the NAVISTAR 4800 across all model years (1992–1999).

11 Total Recalls
0 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

NAVISTAR 4800 — Year by Year

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Year Recalls Complaints
1999 (current) 2 0
1998 1 0 View
1997 1 0 View
1996 1 0 View
1995 2 0 View
1994 2 0 View
1993 1 0 View
1992 1 0 View

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