NHTSA Campaign 98V289000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
Issued by INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE · Reported Nov 9, 1998 · 16,231 vehicles affected
What's wrong
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH A T444E DIESEL ENGINE. THE HIGH PRESSURE OILLINE FOR THE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM THAT GOES FROM THE HIGH PRESSURE OIL PUMP TO THE RIGHT CYLINDER HEAD CAN CHAFE AGAINST THE CHARGE AIR COOLER CROSSOVER PIPE.
Consequence
IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, THE HOSE WILL FAIL, RESULTING IN A SUDDEN LOSS OF OIL, CAUSING THE ENGINE TO HAVE A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE HOSES AND IF THE HOSE IS NOT DAMAGED A CONVOLUTED HOSE WILL BE PLACED OVER THE CURRENT HOSE. IF THE HOSE IS DAMAGED, IT WILL BE REPLACED ALONG WITH THE CONVOLUTED HOSE.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| NAVISTAR | 3400 | 1998 | 16,231 |
| NAVISTAR | 3400 | 1999 | 16,231 |
| NAVISTAR | 3800 | 1998 | 16,231 |
| NAVISTAR | 3800 | 1999 | 16,231 |
| NAVISTAR | 4700 | 1998 | 16,231 |
| NAVISTAR | 4700 | 1999 | 16,231 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 98V289000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.