Defect Description For Recall
Vehicle Description: Heavy Duty Trucks Built With Rear Leaf Spring Suspensions (Models 4700 Built With Rear Leaf Suspensions And Manufactured From December 9, Through December 16, 1998; Models 3400 And 3800 Built With 14Sbk Rear Leaf Spring Suspensions And Built April 14 Through May 10, 1999; And Models 3400 And 3800 Built With Rear Leaf Spring Suspensions And Manufactured From May 10 Through May 18, 1999). On Vehicles Where The Frame To Axle Hose Length Was Too Long, A Chafing Condition Exists On Suspension Components, Which Could Result In Hose Rupture. On Vehicles Where The Hoses Are Too Short, A Hose Separation Could Occur With Severe Suspension Articulation.
Make Of Vehicle
NAVISTAR
Model Of Vehicle
3800
Year
1999
Recall Campaign Number
99V262000
Component Description
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
Effect Of Defect
If A Hose Ruptures, The Rear Brakes Will Fail Increasing The Risk Of A Vehicle Crash.
Fix Defect
Short Hoses Will Be Replaced And The Long Hoses Will Have A Hose Routing Kit Installed To Prevent Any Chafing Problems.
Vehicle Manufacturer
International Truck And Engine
Start Of Manufacture
19981209
End Of Manufacture
19990518
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
4495
Date Owners Notified
19991011
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
International Truck & Engine Corporation
Date Report Received
19990921
Make Campaign Number
99508