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1998-1999 Navistar 3800 recall: tank assembly

International Truck And Engine reported this safety recall on September 21, 1999. It covers about 105 vehicles.

vehicles affected
105
reported
Sep 21, 1999
owners notified
Sep 27, 1999

Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly

What is wrong
Vehicle description: transit and school buses built with ABS air brake ecu and a 100 gallon fuel tank mounted between the rails and behind the rear axle on models with a 276" wheel base. The ABS ecu interfered with the cross member mounted behind the rear axle and in front of the between the rails fuel tank. This created a no-build situation at the plant - the plant would either eliminate or relocate the cross member or move the ecu as needed.
Risk
If the cross member is either missing or relocated the vehicle may not have adequate fuel tank protection. In the event of a crash, the bus may not have adequate fuel tank protection if the vehicle has a missing or improperly installed crossmember.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the vehicles to make sure all cross members are properly installed. If the cross member is not installed correctly or is missing, the dealer will repair or install the cross member.

Recall number 99V263000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 99V263000

Is there a recall on the 1998-1999 Navistar 3800 tank assembly?

Yes. Recall 99V263000, reported on September 21, 1999, covers about 105 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 99V263000?

Dealers will inspect the vehicles to make sure all cross members are properly installed. If the cross member is not installed correctly or is missing, the dealer will repair or install the cross member.

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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