Recall 98V-291: 1997–1998 Navistar 1652, 1997–1998 Navistar 3400 and 4 more
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE recall for engine and engine cooling, reported to NHTSA on Nov 9, 1998, covering about 22,032 vehicles.
The problem
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.
The risk
Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, can result in a fire.
The fix
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).
Recall details
| Manufacturer | INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE |
|---|---|
| Component | Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine › Gasoline |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 98V291000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Navistar 1652 | 1997, 1998 | All years |
| Navistar 3400 | 1997, 1998 | All years |
| Navistar 3600 | 1997, 1998 | All years |
| Navistar 3800 | 1997, 1998 | All years |
| Navistar 4700 | 1997, 1998 | All years |
| Navistar RE | 1997, 1998 | 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-291?
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.
How is recall 98V-291 fixed?
Dealers will inspect the oil hose and place an additional convoluted loom around the existing oil hose, or replace the hose assembly.
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.