1998 International Harvester 4000 Problems: 0 Complaints, 5 Recalls

The worst 1998 International Harvester 4000 problems

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Suspension: front: hubReported May 21, 2003 · 2,163 vehicles affected

What is wrong: On certain heavy and medium duty trucks and buses equipped with truck hub units manufactured by skf exclusively for use on arvinmeritor's ff98x series non-drive steer axles, the hub unit bearings can wear prematurely.
Risk: Seizure of the bearings can cause wheel separation or wheel end fire.
Remedy: Dealers will replace all front axle hubs. Owner notification began on november 12, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact international at 1‑800‑448‑7825.

Recall number 03V193000 · Recall details

WheelsReported May 10, 2002 · 801 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Certain heavy duty trucks, truck tractors, and buses equipped with 195/75r22.5 tires mounted on 7.5 inch wide wheels fail to comply with requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 120, "tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars." these tires and rims do not match.
Risk: Tires mounted on rims that are too narrow could experience a decrease in sidewall durability, and could also experience higher treadwear for tires mounted on the steering axle.
Remedy: Dealers will install new rims of an acceptable width (8.25 - 9 9inches) for the 295/75r22.5 tire size. Owner notification began august 23, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact international at 1‑800‑448‑7825.

Recall number 02V137000 · Recall details

Service brakes, air: antilockReported August 21, 2000 · 79,465 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Vehicle description: medium and heavy duty trucks built with bendix air ABS with an ec-17 1030r electronic control unit (ecu). There have been reports of unwanted ABS activation at low speeds caused by 1) chafed ABS wheel speed sensor wires on rotating parts or 2) a damaged component at the wheel end that generates a certain type of erratic sensor signal.
Risk: This condition could cause the ABS ecu to exhaust the air at the air brake modulators for one or more of the wheels. This could result in extended braking distances and a possible crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the ABS ecu.

Recall number 00V232301 · Recall details

Service brakes, air: antilockReported August 21, 2000 · 62,480 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Vehicle description: tractors built with bendix air ABS with an ec-17 1030r electronic control unit (ecu). There have been reports of unwanted ABS activation at low speeds caused by 1) chafed ABS wheel speed sensor wires on rotating parts or 2) a damaged component at the wheel end that generates a certain type of erratic sensor signal.
Risk: This condition could cause the ABS ecu to exhaust the air at the air brake modulators for one or more of the wheels. This could result in extended braking distances and a possible crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the ABS ecu.

Recall number 00V232401 · Recall details

Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slipReported July 3, 2000 · 104,302 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Vehicle description: school and heavy duty trucks built with bendix air ABS. The ABS sensor wires on rotating parts chafes which can lead to a false signal being sent to the bendix ABS electronic control unit (ecu).
Risk: This could cause the air ABS ecu to exhaust the air at the air brake modulators for one or more of the wheels.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the sensor wiring routing and re-route or replace the ABS sensors as required.

Recall number 00V176000 · Recall details

Is the 1998 International Harvester 4000 reliable?

Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 1998 International Harvester 4000.

What is the most common problem with the 1998 International Harvester 4000?

There are not enough complaints to tell.

How many recalls does the 1998 International Harvester 4000 have?

5 recalls, covering suspension, wheels and service brakes, air.

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