INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION: Safety Recalls in 1998

Updated on March 31, 2026.

There were 9 safety recalls made by INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION in 1998. See the details of the recalls below.

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November 9, 1998

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

NAVISTAR/FUEL LEAK

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.

NHTSA ID: 98V291000

Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

# of Units Affected: 22,032

Consequence Summary:

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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November 9, 1998

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

NAVISTAR/OIL HOSE

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.

NHTSA ID: 98V289000

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

# of Units Affected: 16,231

Consequence Summary:

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.

Corrective Action:

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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November 9, 1998

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

NAVISTAR/DRIVE LINE

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH SPICER SPL170 55MM CENTER BERING PACKAGE. THE END YOKE RETAINING NUT CAN LOOSEN.

NHTSA ID: 98V290000

Component: POWER TRAIN

# of Units Affected: 5,487

Consequence Summary:

IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, THE DRIVE LINE CAN VIBRATE AND SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE, CAUSING VEHICULAR DAMAGE, OR PERSONAL INJURY, OR BOTH.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE 55MM CENTER BEARING PACKAGE AND COUPLER SHAFT, AND REPLACE IT WITH A NEW COUPLER SHAFT AND A 60MM CENTER BEARING PACKAGE. AN INTERIM REMEDY CAN BE IMPLEMENTED BY PLACING A SPOT WELD ON THE COUPLING SHAFT THREADS UNTIL PARTS ARE AVAILABLE.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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September 17, 1998

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

NAVISTAR/BRAKE DRUM/TRANSMISSION YOKE

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.

NHTSA ID: 98V228000

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

# of Units Affected: 1,809

Consequence Summary:

BOLTS WILL EVENTUALLY WORK OUT OR SHEAR RESULTING IN DRUM AND DRIVE SHAFT SEPARATION.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TORQUE OF THESE BOLTS AND RE-TORQUE TO SPECIFICATION.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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July 28, 1998

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

NAVISTAR/AXLES

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY 4X4 AND 6X6 TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH FABCO 12,000 POUND FRONT DRIVE AXLES. THE INTEGRAL TIE ROD ARM OF THESE AXLES FRACTURES FROM THE SPINDLE YOKE.

NHTSA ID: 98V171000

Component: STEERING

# of Units Affected: 1,463

Consequence Summary:

IF THIS OCCURS, A FAILURE OF THE TIE ROD ARM COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL TO THE RIGHT WHEEL.

Corrective Action:

OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A REPLACEMENT KIT WHICH CONSISTS OF 2 SPINDLE YOKES, A STEERING ADJUSTMENT SCREW, AND MISCELLANEOUS PARTS ALONG WITH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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June 16, 1998

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

NAVISTAR/ACCURIDE/ALUMINUM DUAL WHEELS

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH AFTERMARKET ALUMINUM DUAL WHEELS, 22.5X8.25, ONE-PIECE, TUBELESS, SUPPLIED BY ACCURIDE/AKW. CERTAIN DESIGN REVISIONS COMBINED WITH PROCESS CONDITIONS CAUSED FATIGUE CRACKS IN THESE WHEELS.

NHTSA ID: 98V120002

Component: WHEELS

# of Units Affected: 3,041

Consequence Summary:

THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE FAILURE OF THESE WHEELS.

Corrective Action:

ACCURIDE/AKW WILL REPLACE THESE WHEELS.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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May 27, 1998

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

NAVISTAR/ELECTRICAL RELAY CORROSION

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH PROSLEEPER BUNKS. A MICRO RELAY LOCATED BEHIND THE HVAC CONTROL PANEL IN THE BUNK CAN CORRODE FROM MOISTURE.

NHTSA ID: 98V117000

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

# of Units Affected: 16,012

Consequence Summary:

THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN A SHORT CIRCUIT BETWEEN CONTACTS ON THE RELAY INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE FIRE.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE EXISTING RELAY AND REPLACE IT WITH A SEALED RELAY.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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May 27, 1998

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

NAVISTAR/FURON/AUTO TRANSMISSION

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.

NHTSA ID: 98V119002

Component: POWER TRAIN

# of Units Affected: 1,309

Consequence Summary:

THE VEHICLE CAN MOVE AFTER BEING PLACED IN PARK INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A SPACER PLATE IN THE SHIFTER AND INSPECT FOR THE PRESENCE OF AN "E" CLIP THAT DETAINS THE DETENT PIN.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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March 25, 1998

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

NAVISTAR/MISSING P-CLAMP/ENGINE

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR C-10 OR C-12 ENGINES. A BRACKET OR P-CLAMP AT THE REAR OF THE ENGINE THAT SUPPORTS THE COMPRESSOR DISCHARGE LINE WAS OMITTED.

NHTSA ID: 98V068000

Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

# of Units Affected: 1,190

Consequence Summary:

IF THE COMPRESSOR DISCHARGE LINE FAILS, THE AIR SYSTEM COULD BE DEPLETED AND CAUSE THE PARKING BRAKES TO APPLY. THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO SLOW DOWN OR STOP UNEXPECTEDLY, CAUSING A VEHICLE CRASH WHICH COULD RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL INSTALL P-CLAMPS AND A BRACKET AT THE REAR OF THE ENGINE.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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