The worst 1997 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: rod: relay: connecting
- What is wrong
- School, transit, or heavy duty vehicles equipped with spicer 6,000 or 8,000 lb. Front steer axles. The tie rod end can pull outboard and separate from the tie rod tube due to improper thread engagement between the male tie rod end and the female tube.
- Risk
- Separation of the tie rod end could result in loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the complete tie rod assembly.
Recall number 99V033001 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 1997 Navistar 4900 1
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Questions about the 1997 Navistar 4900
Is the 1997 Navistar 4900 reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 1997 Navistar 4900.
What is the most common problem with the 1997 Navistar 4900?
There are not enough complaints to tell.
How many recalls does the 1997 Navistar 4900 have?
2 recalls, covering service brakes, air and steering.
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