Recall 98V-289: 1998–1999 Navistar 3400, 1998–1999 Navistar 3800 and 1 more

INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE recall for fuel system, gasoline, reported to NHTSA on Nov 9, 1998, covering about 16,231 vehicles.

NHTSA number
98V-289
Report date
Nov 9, 1998
Vehicles affected
16,231
Owners notified
Dec 8, 1998

The problem

Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with a t444e diesel engine. The high pressure oilline for the fuel injection system that goes from the high pressure oil pump to the right cylinder head can chafe against the charge air cooler crossover pipe.

The risk

If this condition occurs, the hose will fail, resulting in a sudden loss of oil, causing the engine to have a sudden loss of power.

The fix

Dealers will inspect the hoses and if the hose is not damaged a convoluted hose will be placed over the current hose. If the hose is damaged, it will be replaced along with the convoluted hose.

Notes

Owner notification is expected to begin 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).

Recall details

ManufacturerINTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE
ComponentFuel System, Gasoline › Fuel Injection System
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number98V289000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Navistar 34001998, 1999All years
Navistar 38001998, 1999All years
Navistar 47001998, 1999All 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-289?

Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with a t444e diesel engine. The high pressure oilline for the fuel injection system that goes from the high pressure oil pump to the right cylinder head can chafe against the charge air cooler crossover pipe.

How is recall 98V-289 fixed?

Dealers will inspect the hoses and if the hose is not damaged a convoluted hose will be placed over the current hose. If the hose is damaged, it will be replaced along with the convoluted hose.

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.