NHTSA Recall 98V291000
NHTSA Campaign Id 98V291000; Date: Nov. 9, 1998
Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, can result in a fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
1997 Navistar 1652; 1998 Navistar 1652; 1997 Navistar 3400; 1998 Navistar 3400; 1997 Navistar 3600; 1998 Navistar 3600; 1997 Navistar 3800; 1998 Navistar 3800; 1997 Navistar 4700; 1998 Navistar 4700; 1997 Navistar RE; 1998 Navistar RE
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline
Manufactured by: International Truck And Engine
Affected Units:: 22,032
Recall Summary:
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 to Fix:
Dealers will inspect the oil hose and place an additional convoluted loom around the existing oil hose, or replace the hose assembly.
Recall 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).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Dec 15, 1998
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