Defect Description For Recall
Vehicle Description: Heavy Duty Trucks Equipped With A T444E Diesel Engine. The High Pressure Oilline For The Fuel InjeCTIon System That Goes From The High Pressure Oil Pump To The Right Cylinder Head Can Chafe Against The Charge Air Cooler Crossover Pipe.
Make Of Vehicle
NAVISTAR
Model Of Vehicle
3800
Year
1999
Recall Campaign Number
98V289000
Component Description
Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel InjeCTIon System
Effect Of Defect
If This Condition Occurs, The Hose Will Fail, Resulting In A Sudden Loss Of Oil, Causing The Engine To Have A Sudden Loss Of Power.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Inspect The Hoses And If The Hose Is Not Damaged A Convoluted Hose Will Be Placed Over The Current Hose. If The Hose Is Damaged, It Will Be Replaced Along With The Convoluted Hose.
Vehicle Manufacturer
International Truck And Engine
Start Of Manufacture
19971223
End Of Manufacture
19980814
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
16231
Date Owners Notified
19981208
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
International Truck & Engine Corporation
Date Report Received
19981109