1998 Navistar 9300 Problems: 0 Complaints, 4 Recalls

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Suspension: front: hubReported July 15, 1999 · 80 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Vehicle description: trucks assembled with skf level 2 truck hub units (thu) received from meritor. These hubs can fatigue crack.
Risk: This fatigue cracking can result in wheel separation, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace these hubs with production level 3 hubs.

Recall number 99V128003 · 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

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

Electrical system: wiringReported May 27, 1998 · 16,012 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with prosleeper bunks. A micro relay located behind the HVAC control panel in the bunk can corrode from moisture.
Risk: This condition can result in a short circuit between contacts on the relay increasing the risk of a vehicle fire.
Remedy: Dealers will remove the existing relay and replace it with a sealed relay.

Recall number 98V117000 · Recall details

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Defect investigations

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

RQ99012

Technical service bulletins for the 1998 Navistar 9300 1

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

Jan 24, 2012 Service bulletinNavistar: steering goes into a shimmy after hitting a bump

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Is the 1998 Navistar 9300 reliable?

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How many recalls does the 1998 Navistar 9300 have?

4 recalls, covering suspension, power train and electrical system.

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