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  Safety Recalls of Navistar 9800 Vehicles

There have been 4 safety recalls for the Navistar 9800. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Navistar 9800.

NHTSA Recall #: 99V128003; Jul. 15, 1999

This fatigue cracking can result in wheel separation, increasing the risk of a crash.

Recalled Vehicles: 1996 Navistar 9200, 1997 Navistar 9200, 1998 Navistar 9200, 1996 Navistar 9300, 1997 Navistar 9300, 1998 Navistar 9300, 1996 Navistar 9400, 1997 Navistar 9400, 1998 Navistar 9400, 1996 Navistar 9800, 1997 Navistar 9800, 1998 Navistar 9800
Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB
Recall Summary: Vehicle description: trucks assembled with skf level 2 truck hub units (thu) received from meritor. These hubs can fatigue crack. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 99V055001; Mar. 16, 1999

Without sufficient torque on the guide pawl cap screw, the brakes could gradually lose adjustment, increasing the vehicle stopping distance.

Recalled Vehicles: 1999 Navistar 2500, 1999 Navistar 2600, 1999 Navistar 3800, 1999 Navistar 4700, 1999 Navistar 4800, 1999 Navistar 4900, 1999 Navistar 5000, 1999 Navistar 8100, 1999 Navistar 9100, 1999 Navistar 9200, 1999 Navistar 9400, 1999 Navistar 9800, 1999 Navistar 9900, 1999 Navistar Fe Bus
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Recall Summary: Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks, transit and school buses, equipped with meritor air brake automatic slack adjusters. Some of the automatic slack adjusters had insufficient torque applied to the guide pawl cap screw. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 98V117000; May. 27, 1998

This condition can result in a short circuit between contacts on the relay increasing the risk of a vehicle fire.

Recalled Vehicles: 1997 Navistar 9200, 1998 Navistar 9200, 1997 Navistar 9300, 1998 Navistar 9300, 1997 Navistar 9400, 1998 Navistar 9400, 1997 Navistar 9800, 1998 Navistar 9800
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Recall Summary: 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. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 00V022000; Jan. 24, 2000

The rear brakes can be applied automatically during a traction event and not release until the air system pressure is depleted.

Recalled Vehicles: 1999 Navistar 2574, 1999 Navistar 2674, 1999 Navistar 5000, 1999 Navistar 8100, 1999 Navistar 9100, 1999 Navistar 9100I, 1999 Navistar 9200, 1999 Navistar 9200I, 1999 Navistar 9400, 1999 Navistar 9400I, 1999 Navistar 9800, 1999 Navistar 9900, 1999 Navistar 9900I
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK
Recall Summary: Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks. The antilock traction relay valves were incorrectly assembled by the supplier. An extra check valve was installed which will not allow the traction control system to function properly. ... Details of this recall 🔎

Table 1. Historical Recalls of Navistar 9800 Vehicles

Date Component Vehicle Affected
Jan. 24, 2000   Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock 829
Jul. 15, 1999   Suspension:front:hub 80
Mar. 16, 1999   Air Brake 1,547
May. 27, 1998   Electrical System:wiring 16,012


Table 2. Recall Statistics of Navistar 9800 Model Years

Model# Recalls
1999 Navistar 9800 2
1998 Navistar 9800 2
1997 Navistar 9800 2
1996 Navistar 9800 1