NHTSA Campaign 98V291000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Issued by INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE · Reported Nov 9, 1998 · 22,032 vehicles affected
What's wrong
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH T444E DIESEL ENGINES. A FUEL LEAK CAN OCCUR BECAUSE OF OVERCRIMPING OF THE HOSE END FITTINGS ON THE HOSE FROM THE REGULATOR TO THE LEFT HEAD AND THE HOSE FROM THE FUEL TRANSFER PUMP TO THE REGULATOR.
Consequence
FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE OIL HOSE AND PLACE AN ADDITIONAL CONVOLUTED LOOM AROUND THE EXISTING OIL HOSE, OR REPLACE THE HOSE ASSEMBLY.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| NAVISTAR | 1652 | 1997 | 22,032 |
| NAVISTAR | 1652 | 1998 | 22,032 |
| NAVISTAR | 3400 | 1997 | 22,032 |
| NAVISTAR | 3400 | 1998 | 22,032 |
| NAVISTAR | 3600 | 1997 | 22,032 |
| NAVISTAR | 3600 | 1998 | 22,032 |
| NAVISTAR | 3800 | 1997 | 22,032 |
| NAVISTAR | 3800 | 1998 | 22,032 |
| NAVISTAR | 4700 | 1997 | 22,032 |
| NAVISTAR | 4700 | 1998 | 22,032 |
| NAVISTAR | RE | 1997 | 22,032 |
| NAVISTAR | RE | 1998 | 22,032 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 98V291000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.