Navistar 8100 recalls
There are 4 safety recalls on record for the Navistar 8100, covering 9,692 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.
Navistar 8100 recalls by model year
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Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks. The antilock traction relay valves were incorrectly assembled by the supplier. An extra check valve was installed which will not allow the traction control system to function properly.
- Risk
- The rear brakes can be applied automatically during a traction event and not release until the air system pressure is depleted.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect these vehicles and all antilock traction relay valves found defective will be replaced.
Recall number 00V022000 · Recall details
Service brakes, air
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks, transit and school buses, equipped with meritor air brake automatic slack adjusters. Some of the automatic slack adjusters had insufficient torque applied to the guide pawl cap screw.
- Risk
- Without sufficient torque on the guide pawl cap screw, the brakes could gradually lose adjustment, increasing the vehicle stopping distance.
- Remedy
- Dealers will check the torque on the automatic slack adjuster guide pawl. If there is no torque, the brakes will be adjusted and the guide pawl will be tightened to 15-20 ft. Lbs.
Recall number 99V055001 · Recall details
Suspension: front: wheel bearing
- 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
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: buses and heavy truck chassis equipped with cummins n-14, caterpillar, and detroit diesel electronic engines. The accelerator pedal rod material is excessively brittle and can break during a full throttle application.
- Risk
- The unexpected breakage can result in the inability to accelerate the vehicle properly increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the electronic accelerator pedal rods with new rods.
Recall number 97V143002 · Recall details
Questions about the Navistar 8100 recalls
How do I check if my Navistar 8100 has an open recall?
Enter your VIN in the VIN decoder on this page to see the recalls for your exact model and year, then confirm with any dealer of the brand or the manufacturer, who can tell you whether the repair was already done on your car.
Do I have to pay for a recall repair?
No. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer of the brand, even if the car is out of warranty or you are not the first owner.
How many recalls does the Navistar 8100 have?
4, covering service brakes, hydraulic, service brakes, air and suspension.
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