Recall 99V263000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY Defect in 1998-1999 NAVISTAR 3800
RECALL This recall affects up to 105 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 99V263000 |
| Manufacturer | INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE |
| Vehicles Affected | 105 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT AND SCHOOL BUSES BUILT WITH ABS AIR BRAKE ECU AND A 100 GALLON FUEL TANK MOUNTED BETWEEN THE RAILS AND BEHIND THE REAR AXLE ON MODELS WITH A 276" WHEEL BASE. THE ABS ECU INTERFERED WITH THE CROSS MEMBER MOUNTED BEHIND THE REAR AXLE AND IN FRONT OF THE BETWEEN THE RAILS FUEL TANK. THIS CREATED A NO-BUILD SITUATION AT THE PLANT - THE PLANT WOULD EITHER ELIMINATE OR RELOCATE THE CROSS MEMBER OR MOVE THE ECU AS NEEDED.
Safety Consequence
IF THE CROSS MEMBER IS EITHER MISSING OR RELOCATED THE VEHICLE MAY NOT HAVE ADEQUATE FUEL TANK PROTECTION. IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE BUS MAY NOT HAVE ADEQUATE FUEL TANK PROTECTION IF THE VEHICLE HAS A MISSING OR IMPROPERLY INSTALLED CROSSMEMBER.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLES TO MAKE SURE ALL CROSS MEMBERS ARE PROPERLY INSTALLED. IF THE CROSS MEMBER IS NOT INSTALLED CORRECTLY OR IS MISSING, THE DEALER WILL REPAIR OR INSTALL THE CROSS MEMBER.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 99V350000 | 1999 NAVISTAR 9400I | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE | 254 | |
| 99V351000 | 1994 NAVISTAR 4900 | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | 944 | |
| 99V331000 | 1997 NAVISTAR 3800 | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 277 | |
| 99V262000 | 1999 NAVISTAR 4900 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 4,495 | |
| 99V261000 | 1999 NAVISTAR 4000 | PARKING BRAKE | 2,497 | |
| 99V264000 | 1999 NAVISTAR 9000I | VISIBILITY | 990 | |
| 99V208000 | 1999 NAVISTAR 9200I | STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR | 167 | |
| 99V128003 | 1998 NAVISTAR 9300 | SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB | 80 |