1998 NAVISTAR 9800

2 recalls — 0 complaints — 1 TSBs

99V128003 Jul 15, 1999
SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS ASSEMBLED WITH SKF LEVEL 2 TRUCK HUB UNITS (THU) RECEIVED FROM MERITOR. THESE HUBS CAN FATIGUE CRACK.
Consequence
THIS FATIGUE CRACKING CAN RESULT IN WHEEL SEPARATION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE HUBS WITH PRODUCTION LEVEL 3 HUBS.
80 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE
98V117000 May 27, 1998
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH PROSLEEPER BUNKS. A MICRO RELAY LOCATED BEHIND THE HVAC CONTROL PANEL IN THE BUNK CAN CORRODE FROM MOISTURE.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN A SHORT CIRCUIT BETWEEN CONTACTS ON THE RELAY INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE EXISTING RELAY AND REPLACE IT WITH A SEALED RELAY.
16,012 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE

No complaints found for this vehicle.

Technical Service Bulletins — 1998 NAVISTAR 9800

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

NAVISTAR 9800 — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the NAVISTAR 9800 across all model years (1996–1999).

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

NAVISTAR 9800 — Year by Year

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1999 2 0 View
1998 (current) 2 0
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1996 1 0 View

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