Fan clutch failed causing bus to overheat while driving. Nlm
The worst 1994 International Harvester 3800 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Engine1
- Lights1
- Transmission1
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Recalls 4
Exterior lighting: turn signal: switch
- What is wrong
- These buses have a turn signal lever that will not operate consistently in the lane change mode if the lever is not moved to the position where resistance to movement is felt.
- Risk
- Should the rear signal lamps not flash when a lane change was being made, it could result in a vehicle following the bus to collide with the bus increasing the risk of personal injury and/or property damage.
- Remedy
- Operators will be mailed information concerning the proper method of using turn signals. A decal will also be provided to be placed on the instrument panel of each bus.
Recall number 96V192000 · Recall details
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
- What is wrong
- The wiring from the electronic control unit was connected to the wrong wheel sensor or to the wrong brake modulator valve. It is possible that either or both wiring may have occurred at either the front or rear axle or both axles.
- Risk
- Should the anti-lock braking system (ABS) wiring be crossed, it would result in a significant degradation in vehicle stopping distance. A signal would be sent to the wrong brake chamber when a brake imbalance is detected. This condition increases the risk of a vehicle accident.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the ABS wiring and, if necessary, properly connect.
Recall number 96V174000 · Recall details
Wheels: hubcap/cover
- What is wrong
- The front wheel hub can develop cracks at the wheel mounting studs. When mounted to the hub, the hydraulic brake disc rotor does not properly support the hub at the wheel studs causing excessive stress and fatigue cracks in the hub.
- Risk
- Should sufficient cracks occur, the mounting flange portion of the hub along with the wheel could separate from the vehicle without warning. Should this occur while the vehicle is driven, the driver could lose control of the vehicle and/or the separated wheel and hub could strike another vehicle, pedestrian or property.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install new, redesigned hubs on these vehicles.
Recall number 96V041000 · Recall details
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: turbo/supercharger
- What is wrong
- Four compression backplate retaining fasteners on the turbo-charger were torqued only hand tight. This allows the fasteners to loosen, and causes oil to leak into the compressor air side of the turbo-charger which, when coupled with the heat precipitated by the compressor and the mixing action of the compressor wheel, can result in an air/oil mixture that fuels the engine.
- Risk
- When this occurs, engine run-on and subsequent loss of operator control via the normal throttle mechanism can occur, which could result in a vehicle accident.
- Remedy
- Replace the suspect turbo-charger with a new turbo-charger.
Recall number 94V144000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 1994 International Harvester 3800 1
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What 1994 International Harvester 3800 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
While fueling an in-ground gas tank, set the hand brake and placed truck in neutral, left vehicle and walked behind it, vehicle rolled backwards, pinning him between vehicle and structure.
Turn signal switch defective. (6th vehicle on 603318)
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Questions about the 1994 International Harvester 3800
Is the 1994 International Harvester 3800 reliable?
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 1994 International Harvester 3800, close to a typical 3800 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1994 International Harvester 3800?
Engine and cooling, with 1 complaint. Next is lights (1).
How many recalls does the 1994 International Harvester 3800 have?
4 recalls, covering exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic and wheels.
Was there a recall on the 1994 International Harvester 3800 engine?
Yes, 1 recall: 94V144000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
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