1998 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER IC Problems, Recalls & Safety Rating

Overview of the 1998 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER IC

The 1998 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER IC has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE, WHEELS, TIRES. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE for this model year.

Recalls for the 1998 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER IC

NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 1998 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER IC, potentially affecting up to 40,557 vehicles.

Recall 02V135001 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE

August 30, 2002 | 38,955 vehicles affected

Defect: ON CERTAIN TRANSIT AND SCHOOL BUSES, A BRASS FITTING CONNECTS THE DOUBLE CHECK VALVE TO THE BRAKE RELAY VALVE. WITH CERTAIN INPUTS TO THE VEHICLE, THE WEIGHT OF THE CHECK VALVE ON THE FITTING CAN CAUSE THE ASSEMBLY TO RESONATE. THE SUBJECT VIBRATION CAN CAUSE EXCESSIVE STRAIN LEVELS IN THE FITTING, WHICH COULD EVENTUALLY FATIGUE AND FAIL.

Consequence: IF THE FITTING BREAKS, THE REAR SERVICE BRAKES WILL CEASE TO OPERATE WITHOUT WARNING, RESULTING IN AN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A KIT TO REMOUNT THE DOUBLE CHECK VALVE WITH A FLEXIBLE HOSE ON THE AMJORITY OF VEHICLES. ON A SMALL NUMBER OF UNITS WITH CLEARANCE ISSUES OR TRACTION CONTROL, A KIT WITH A NEW RELAY VALVE THAT...

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Recall 02V137000 — WHEELS

August 16, 2002 | 801 vehicles affected

Defect: CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS, TRUCK TRACTORS, AND BUSES EQUIPPED WITH 195/75R22.5 TIRES MOUNTED ON 7.5 INCH WIDE WHEELS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 120, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS." THESE TIRES AND RIMS DO NOT MATCH.

Consequence: TIRES MOUNTED ON RIMS THAT ARE TOO NARROW COULD EXPERIENCE A DECREASE IN SIDEWALL DURABILITY, AND COULD ALSO EXPERIENCE HIGHER TREADWEAR FOR TIRES MOUNTED ON THE STEERING AXLE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW RIMS OF AN ACCEPTABLE WIDTH (8.25 - 9 9INCHES) FOR THE 295/75R22.5 TIRE SIZE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 23, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND...

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Recall 02V137000 — TIRES

August 16, 2002 | 801 vehicles affected

Defect: CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS, TRUCK TRACTORS, AND BUSES EQUIPPED WITH 195/75R22.5 TIRES MOUNTED ON 7.5 INCH WIDE WHEELS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 120, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS." THESE TIRES AND RIMS DO NOT MATCH.

Consequence: TIRES MOUNTED ON RIMS THAT ARE TOO NARROW COULD EXPERIENCE A DECREASE IN SIDEWALL DURABILITY, AND COULD ALSO EXPERIENCE HIGHER TREADWEAR FOR TIRES MOUNTED ON THE STEERING AXLE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW RIMS OF AN ACCEPTABLE WIDTH (8.25 - 9 9INCHES) FOR THE 295/75R22.5 TIRE SIZE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 23, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND...

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Owner Complaints for the 1998 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER IC

No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER IC.

Safety Rating for the 1998 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER IC

NHTSA has not yet tested the 1998 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER IC in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 1998 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER IC

INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 1998 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER IC. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

IK-2200082 — STRUCTURE

June 5, 2013

IKNOW: IN SOME VEHICLES THE PASSENGER HEATER BLOWER MOTORS, UNDER THE SEAT AND MOUNTED ON THE REAR WALL, MAY WORK INTERMITTENTLY APPLIES TO MODELS CS,IC,FE, AND RE BUILT BEFORE JANUARY 2010. *JS