NHTSA Recall 98V289000
NHTSA Campaign Id 98V289000; Date: Nov. 9, 1998
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
1998 Navistar 3400; 1999 Navistar 3400; 1998 Navistar 3800; 1999 Navistar 3800; 1998 Navistar 4700; 1999 Navistar 4700
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System
Manufactured by: International Truck And Engine
Affected Units:: 16,231
Recall Summary:
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 to 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.
Recall 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).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Dec 8, 1998
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