1997 Navistar 3800 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

5 safety recalls on file

The 1997 Navistar 3800 has 5 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA, including 4 injuries.

The most-reported problem area is Seats (2 reports).

5Recalls
2Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your 3800?

A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

1997 Navistar 3800 recalls

Service Brakes, Air:Supply:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Recall 99V331Nov 23, 1999277 vehicles affected

Steering:Linkages:Rod:Relay:Connecting

Recall 99V033001Feb 16, 199940,091 vehicles affected

Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline

Recall 98V291Nov 9, 199822,032 vehicles affected

Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal

Recall 97V143001Sep 8, 19972,235 vehicles affected

Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal

Recall 97V143002Sep 8, 19973,292 vehicles affected

Most common 1997 Navistar 3800 problems

Problem areas named in the 2 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Seats2

What owners report

1998-10-20, Seats
BUS SEATS HAVE SHARP WELDS IN CENTER OF SEATS CAUSING STUDENTS LEGS TO BE CUT.
1998-10-20, Seats
SCHOOL BUS SEATS HAVE SHARP WELD IN CENTER OF SEAT CAUSING STUDENT TO BE CUT ON THE LEGS.

1997 Navistar 3800 questions

Does the 1997 Navistar 3800 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 1997 Navistar 3800: Service Brakes, Air:Supply:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings; Steering:Linkages:Rod:Relay:Connecting; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline; Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal; Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 1997 Navistar 3800?

Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Seats (2).

How do I check if a recall on my 1997 Navistar 3800 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.

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