Steering Problems of International 3800

International 3800 owners have reported 3 steering related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 1 most common steering problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's power steering pump (3 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Steering related problems of International 3800

Problem Category Number of Problems
Power Steering Pump problems
3

Power Steering Pump problem #1

The school bus experiences loss of power steering when turning left or right and only when the engine speed is increased during steering operation, the original pump #2107611 was replaced. Nlm.

Power Steering Pump problem #2

The power steering pump (luk #lf73c) failed on four occasions causing loss of power steering while making left or right turns upon acceleration - engine rpm increased, bus #69. Nlm.

Power Steering Pump problem #3

The person is in charge of maintenance for school buses received recall notice 00v148000/ manufacturer's recall 02505 concerning power steering pump. Had a fleet of buses ranging from 1997-2002. H. L. Gage, near washington avenue in albany, NY had not received parts as of June 2002. Please describe details.



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