NHTSA vehicle safety data
1998 Navistar 9800 Recalls & Complaints
The 1998 Navistar 9800 has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file as of October 21, 2026. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 1998 Navistar 9800. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Navistar dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 1998 Navistar 9800. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NAVISTAR/TRUCK HUB
NHTSA #99V128003 · Suspension — Front — Hub · NHTSA notice
Reported July 15, 1999 · INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE
Potentially affected: 80 vehicles
Manufacturer campaign 99505 · Owners notified July 26, 1999 · Vehicles built February 1, 1996 – May 31, 1998 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS ASSEMBLED WITH SKF LEVEL 2 TRUCK HUB UNITS (THU) RECEIVED FROM MERITOR. THESE HUBS CAN FATIGUE CRACK.
Safety consequence
THIS FATIGUE CRACKING CAN RESULT IN WHEEL SEPARATION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE HUBS WITH PRODUCTION LEVEL 3 HUBS.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 26, 1999.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT NAVISTAR AT 1-800-448-7825. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
NAVISTAR/ELECTRICAL RELAY CORROSION
NHTSA #98V117000 · Electrical System — Wiring · NHTSA notice
Reported May 27, 1998 · INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE
Potentially affected: 16,012 vehicles
Owners notified July 7, 1998 · Vehicles built July 1, 1997 – May 8, 1998 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN A SHORT CIRCUIT BETWEEN CONTACTS ON THE RELAY INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE FIRE.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE EXISTING RELAY AND REPLACE IT WITH A SEALED RELAY.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN JULY 7, 1998.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT NAVISTAR AT 1-800-448-7825.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
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