Recall 98V-119: 1994–1997 Navistar 1652 SC, 1994–1997 Navistar 3400 and 1 more
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE recall for power train, reported to NHTSA on May 27, 1998, covering about 1,309 vehicles.
The problem
Vehicle description: trucks, school buses and transit buses equipped with an optional automatic transmission shift lever that includes a park brake position. The transmission shifter/park brake lever can bind before fully engaging in the park brake position causing a false park condition.
The risk
The vehicle can move after being placed in park increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will install a spacer plate in the shifter and inspect for the presence of an "e" clip that detains the detent pin.
Notes
Owner notification began july 7, 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).
Recall details
| Manufacturer | INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE |
|---|---|
| Component | Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Lever and Linkage › Column Shift |
| Recall started by | NHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation) |
| NHTSA campaign number | 98V119002 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Navistar 1652 SC | 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997 | All years |
| Navistar 3400 | 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997 | All years |
| Navistar 4700 | 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 98V-119?
Vehicle description: trucks, school buses and transit buses equipped with an optional automatic transmission shift lever that includes a park brake position. The transmission shifter/park brake lever can bind before fully engaging in the park brake position causing a false park condition.
How is recall 98V-119 fixed?
Dealers will install a spacer plate in the shifter and inspect for the presence of an "e" clip that detains the detent pin.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.