Kick back on power steering would kick right. Would make right turn, and steering gets hard, and would sometimes lock up. Manufacturer representative indicated a low pressure pump was causing problem. Manufacturer could not do anything. Informed was characteristics of vehicle.
The worst 1997 Navistar 9800 problems
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- Steering1
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- Steering1
Recalls 2
Suspension: front: hub
- 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
Electrical system: wiring
- 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
Technical service bulletins for the 1997 Navistar 9800 1
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What 1997 Navistar 9800 owners say
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Is the 1997 Navistar 9800 reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1997 Navistar 9800, close to a typical 9800 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1997 Navistar 9800?
Steering, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 1997 Navistar 9800 have?
2 recalls, covering suspension and electrical system.
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