Recall 98V-228: 1998–1999 Navistar 3800, 1998–1999 Navistar 4700 and 1 more

INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE recall for service brakes, hydraulic, reported to NHTSA on Sep 17, 1998, covering about 1,809 vehicles.

NHTSA number

98V-228

Report date

Sep 17, 1998

Vehicles affected

1,809

Owners notified

Oct 9, 1998

The problem

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.

The risk

Bolts will eventually work out or shear resulting in drum and drive shaft separation.

The fix

Dealers will inspect the torque of these bolts and re-torque to specification.

Notes

Owner notification began october 9, 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	Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Drum › Drum
Recall started by	the manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number	98V228000

Vehicles in this recall

Vehicle	Model years
Navistar 3800	1998, 1999	All years
Navistar 4700	1998, 1999	All years
Navistar 4900	1998, 1999	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-228?

How is recall 98V-228 fixed?

Dealers will inspect the torque of these bolts and re-torque to specification.

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.