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Navistar 9800 recalls

There are 4 safety recalls on record for the Navistar 9800, covering 18,468 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.

Navistar 9800 recalls by model year

1999 21998 21997 21996 1

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Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slipReported January 24, 2000 · 829 vehicles affected
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

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

Service brakes, airReported March 16, 1999 · 1,547 vehicles affected
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

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

Questions about the Navistar 9800 recalls

How do I check if my Navistar 9800 has an open recall?

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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 9800 have?

4, covering service brakes, hydraulic, suspension and service brakes, air.

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