1999 NAVISTAR FE BUS
1 recalls — 0 complaints — 2 TSBs
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.
No complaints found for this vehicle.
Technical Service Bulletins — 1999 NAVISTAR FE BUS
2 manufacturer communications from 2 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 010000 STEERING | 1 |
| 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 FE BUS — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the NAVISTAR FE BUS across all model years (1999–1999).
1
Total Recalls
0
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths