We are a school district in upstate new york. We own a 1998 international school bus. During a monthly inspection our mechanic notice that a section of the frame that did not look normal. After closely inspecting this area it appears that the steel is expanding. This is much different then rusting from the outside in. It appears water is some how working its way into the steel and causing it to expand. It looks similar to when waferboard gets wet causing it to swell. Our new york state dot inspector will not pass the bus in this condition. We have two other buses purchased that same year starting to develop the same issue. We currently keep our buses 15 to 16 years and never have had and issue with the frames. The only repair international is recommending is the replacement of the entire frame rail.
The worst 1998 Ic 3800 problems
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Recalls 1
Structure
- What is wrong
- Certain my 2003 through 2007 ic cesb and my 1998 3800 school buses manufactured between december 23, 1997, and march 31, 2006. The handrails were not installed correctly which will allow passenger coat strings or drawstrings to get caught as the passenger exits the bus.
- Risk
- Should a passenger get caught while exiting the bus, death or personal injury could occur.
- Remedy
- Ic will notify owners and repair the buses free of charge. The recall began oon november 17, 2006. Owners may contact ic corporation at 1‑800‑843‑5615 or international at 1‑800‑448‑7825.
Recall number 06V406000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 1998 Ic 3800 13
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Pico Scope CCOS (Crankcase Separator Test)
- Power Steering Diagnostics Flow / Pressure Specifications For Power Steering Gears and Power Steering Pumps
- Engine Oil Capacities
- General wheel speed sensor troubleshooting
- Driveline Information Center and Troubleshooting Procedures
- Repair Procedures for Vehicles Struck by Lightning
- This article is for adding additional protection to the driver's area of the bus to help mitigate the...
- Cleaning and Disinfecting Trucks and Buses
- Oil Capacities; All Electronic International Engines 1994
- Suspension Lean Diagnostics; All models
What 1998 Ic 3800 owners say
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Is the 1998 Ic 3800 reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1998 Ic 3800, close to a typical 3800 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1998 Ic 3800?
Body and structure, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 1998 Ic 3800 have?
1 recall, covering structure.
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