1998 Navistar 9100 Problems: 0 Complaints, 2 Recalls

The worst 1998 Navistar 9100 problems

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Power train: drivelineReported November 9, 1998 · 5,487 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with spicer spl170 55mm center bering package. The end yoke retaining nut can loosen.
Risk: If this condition occurs, the drive line can vibrate and separate from the vehicle, causing vehicular damage, or personal injury, or both.
Remedy: Dealers will remove the 55mm center bearing package and coupler shaft, and replace it with a new coupler shaft and a 60mm center bearing package. An interim remedy can be implemented by placing a spot weld on the coupling shaft threads until parts are available.

Recall number 98V290000 · Recall details

Engine and engine cooling: engineReported March 25, 1998 · 1,190 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with caterpillar c-10 or c-12 engines. A bracket or p-clamp at the rear of the engine that supports the compressor discharge line was omitted.
Risk: If the compressor discharge line fails, the air system could be depleted and cause the parking brakes to apply. This condition can cause the vehicle to slow down or stop unexpectedly, causing a vehicle crash which could result in property damage and/or personal injury.
Remedy: Dealers will install p-clamps and a bracket at the rear of the engine.

Recall number 98V068000 · Recall details

Windsheild wiper linkagesOpened June 8, 1999, closed January 25, 2002

RQ99012

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

Is the 1998 Navistar 9100 reliable?

Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 1998 Navistar 9100.

What is the most common problem with the 1998 Navistar 9100?

There are not enough complaints to tell.

How many recalls does the 1998 Navistar 9100 have?

2 recalls, covering power train and engine and engine cooling.

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