1998 Navistar 4900 Problems: 0 Complaints, 4 Recalls

The worst 1998 Navistar 4900 problems

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Service brakes, airReported December 14, 1999 · 944 vehicles affected

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

Suspension: front: wheel bearingReported March 15, 1999 · 4,024 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Vehicle description: class 8 heavy duty truck chassis equipped with 16,000 lb., 18,000 lb., or 20,000 lb. Heavy duty steering axles. The inner wheel bearing cone for the steering axle wheel hub assembly does not properly fit onto the navistar steering axle spindle assembly. Improper fit of the bearing to the spindle increases the stress levels to the steering axle spindle which could cause spindle failure.
Risk: If the spindle fails, a loss of driver control could occur, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Dealers will remove the left and right hub/drum assemblies from the steering axles and replace the inner wheel bearing cones and cups.

Recall number 99V014002 · Recall details

Steering: linkages: rod: relay: connectingReported February 16, 1999 · 40,091 vehicles affected

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

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: drumReported September 17, 1998 · 1,809 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with a 1710 drive line and a 12 x 4 hydraulic parking brake. If the brake drum or transmission yoke are not fully seated when the eight bolts are installed connecting the 3-piece joint, the bolts can loosen.
Risk: Bolts will eventually work out or shear resulting in drum and drive shaft separation.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the torque of these bolts and re-torque to specification.

Recall number 98V228000 · Recall details

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Is the 1998 Navistar 4900 reliable?

Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 1998 Navistar 4900.

What is the most common problem with the 1998 Navistar 4900?

There are not enough complaints to tell.

How many recalls does the 1998 Navistar 4900 have?

4 recalls, covering service brakes, air, suspension and steering.

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