1997 Elgin Navistar 4900 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1997 Elgin Navistar 4900 recalls

Most common 1997 Elgin Navistar 4900 problems

Problem areas named in the 1 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Visibility	1

What owners report

2007-08-19, Visibility
ON THE CATERPILLAR HYDRAULIC EXCAVATOR SUCH AS 330 AND 345 SERIES AND 325 SERIES WE SEE INSIDE THE DRIVER CAB THE SHADE FOR THE SUN ROOF WINDOW WILL HIT THE DRIVERS FINGERS VERY HARD WHEN THE DRIVER OPENS THE SHADE. THE SHADE HAS SOME FINGER GRIPS FOR THE DRIVER TO PULL ON TO OPEN THE SHADE BUT THE SHADE IT OPENS TOO FAR UNTIL THE FINGER GRIPS GO ALMOST ALL THE WAY INTO THE CEILING. THE DRIVERS FINGERS GET CAUGHT AND IF THE DRIVER OPENED THE SHADE VERY FAST THEN THE SHADE HITS DRIVERS FINGERS VERY HARD INTO THE CEILING OF THE CAB. SOMETIMES THE SHADE WILL NOT OPEN FAST BUT SOMETIMES IT SLIDES VERY EASY AND THEN THE SHADE MOVES VERY FAST AND HURTS THE DRIVERS FINGERS A LOT. THE DRIVER CAN

1997 Elgin Navistar 4900 questions

Does the 1997 Elgin Navistar 4900 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 1997 Elgin Navistar 4900: Vehicle Speed Control. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 1997 Elgin Navistar 4900?

Based on 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Visibility (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 1997 Elgin Navistar 4900 has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.