1997 Navistar 9400 recalls

There are 5 safety recalls on record for the 1997 Navistar 9400, covering 22,111 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.

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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

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

Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slipReported July 29, 1997 · 89 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with antilock brake system (ABS). The wiring from the electronic control unit was connected to the wrong wheel sensor.
Risk: Should the ABS wiring be crossed, it would result in a significant degradation in braking stability. A signal would be sent to the wrong brake chamber when a brake imbalance is detected increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the ABS wiring and properly connect the wires, if necessary.

Recall number 97V119000 · Recall details

Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studsReported July 28, 1997 · 443 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with six-spoke wheel assemblies. These vehicles were manufactured with the wrong combinations of wheel assembly parts. Should the six-spoke wheel assembly have mis-matched parts, high stresses in the wheel studs and potential wheel failures can occur.
Risk: Stud failures can occur resulting in a wheel separation increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect these wheels and make the necessary combination corrections. Also operator instructions and visual aids will be updated.

Recall number 97V118000 · Recall details

Questions about the 1997 Navistar 9400 recalls

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How many recalls does the 1997 Navistar 9400 have?

5, covering suspension, power train and electrical system.

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