The worst 1994 Navistar 4900 problems
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Recalls 2
Service brakes, air
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks. There is interference between the air brake s-cam and the end of one of the knuckle studs. As the brake shoe lining wears, the s-cam rotation may be limited by the interfering knuckle stud. If the s-cam can not rotate through its full range of motion, the braking force can not be fully transmitted from the brake shoe linings to the brake drums.
- Risk
- This could result in a longer stopping distance or a dragging brake condition.
- Remedy
- Dealers will shorten the interfering knuckle stud to eliminate the clearance problem.
Recall number 99V351000 · Recall details
Steering: linkages: knuckle: spindle: arm
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: heavy duty 4x4 and 6x6 trucks equipped with fabco 12,000 pound front drive axles. The integral tie rod arm of these axles fractures from the spindle yoke.
- Risk
- If this occurs, a failure of the tie rod arm could result in a loss of steering control to the right wheel.
- Remedy
- Owners will be provided with a replacement kit which consists of 2 spindle yokes, a steering adjustment screw, and miscellaneous parts along with installation instructions.
Recall number 98V171000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 1994 Navistar 4900 1
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Questions about the 1994 Navistar 4900
Is the 1994 Navistar 4900 reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 1994 Navistar 4900.
What is the most common problem with the 1994 Navistar 4900?
There are not enough complaints to tell.
How many recalls does the 1994 Navistar 4900 have?
2 recalls, covering service brakes, air and steering.
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