1998-1999 Navistar 3800, Navistar 4700 and others recall: drum
International Truck And Engine reported this safety recall on September 17, 1998. It covers about 1,809 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 1,809
- reported
- Sep 17, 1998
- owners notified
- Oct 9, 1998
- related complaints
- 2
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: drum
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with a 1710 drive line and a 12 x 4 hydraulic parking brake. If the brake drum or transmission yoke are not fully seated when the eight bolts are installed connecting the 3-piece joint, the bolts can loosen.
- Risk
- Bolts will eventually work out or shear resulting in drum and drive shaft separation.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the torque of these bolts and re-torque to specification.
Recall number 98V228000
Affected vehicles
- Navistar 3800 1998-1999 19981999
- Navistar 4700 1998-1999 19981999
- Navistar 4900 1998-1999 19981999
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 2 complaints about brakes problems.
1998 Navistar 38001999 Navistar 38001998 Navistar 47001999 Navistar 47001998 Navistar 49001999 Navistar 4900
Questions about recall 98V228000
Is there a recall on the 1998-1999 Navistar 3800, Navistar 4700 and others drum?
Yes. Recall 98V228000, reported on September 17, 1998, covers about 1,809 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 98V228000?
Dealers will inspect the torque of these bolts and re-torque to specification.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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