1998 NAVISTAR 3800 RECALL - #98V291000
RECALL FOR ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING : ENGINE : GASOLINE
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH T444E DIESEL ENGINES. A FUEL LEAK CAN OCCUR BECAUSE OF OVERCRIMPING OF THE HOSE END FITTINGS ON THE HOSE FROM THE REGULATOR TO THE LEFT HEAD AND THE HOSE FROM THE FUEL TRANSFER PUMP TO THE REGULATOR.
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| Vehicle |
1998 NAVISTAR 3800 |
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| Manufacturer |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE |
| Manufactured between |
1/2/1997 - 11/7/1997 |
| Recalled on |
11/30/1998 |
| Influenced by |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE |
| Owners Notified on |
12/15/1998 |
| # Affected |
22,032 |
| Recalled for |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE |
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| Description |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH T444E DIESEL ENGINES. A FUEL LEAK CAN OCCUR BECAUSE OF OVERCRIMPING OF THE HOSE END FITTINGS ON THE HOSE FROM THE REGULATOR TO THE LEFT HEAD AND THE HOSE FROM THE FUEL TRANSFER PUMP TO THE REGULATOR. |
| Consequences |
FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, CAN RESULT IN A FIRE. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE OIL HOSE AND PLACE AN ADDITIONAL CONVOLUTED LOOM AROUND THE EXISTING OIL HOSE, OR REPLACE THE HOSE ASSEMBLY. |
| Notes |
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DURING DECEMBER 1998.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT NAVISTAR AT 1-800-448-7825.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
1998 NAVISTAR 3800 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, FOUNDATION COMPONENTS, DRUM, DRUM
1998 NAVISTAR 3800 Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
1998 NAVISTAR 3800 Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, ROD, RELAY, CONNECTING
1998 NAVISTAR 3800 Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, STORAGE, TANK ASSEMBLY
1998 NAVISTAR 3800 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
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