CarRecallWatchThe 1998 Navistar 3800 has 6 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Service Brakes, Hydraulic (2 reports).
1998 Navistar 3800 recalls
Most common 1998 Navistar 3800 problems
Problem areas named in the 2 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 |
| Steering | 1 |
What owners report
THE SCHOOL BUS DRIVER WAS RETURNING TO THE BUS COMPOUND WHEN THE BRAKE PRESSURE WARNING BUZZER CAME ON. SHE PULLED TO THE GAS PUMPS AND STOPPED HER BUS(SHE HAD BRAKES AT THIS TIME). THE DRIVER STOOD UP AND WAS ABOUT TO EXIT THE BUS WHEN SHE HEARD A "POP" THE ELECTRIC BRAKE ASSIST CAME ON. BRAKE PEDAL ROD CAME OUT OF THE POWER ASSIST HEAD. ROD WAS STILL CONNECTED TO THE BRAKE PEDAL. THIS IS THE SECOND ONE OF THESE TO COME APART. THE OTHER WAS REPORTED TO NHTSA JUNE 2000. THE LOCAL DEALER CAN NOT EXPLAIN WHY THE ROD CAME APART. THEY REPLACED THE ENTIRE UNIT AND SENT IT TO THE FACTORY? I HAVE (40) 1998 BUSES. I AM VERY CONCERNED THIS WILL HAPPEN AGAIN. WE INSPECTED THE BUSES AND THERE IS NO WAY
STEERING LOCKS OR REQUIRES MORE EFFORT TO TURN WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL IS TURNED AND THE BRAKE PEDAL IS FIRMLY DEPRESSED. THIS MAY ALSO BE THE REASON WE HAVE SO MANY BRAKE PRESSURE ALARMS GOING OFF. THE DRIVER OFTEN IGNORES THE ALARM OR TURNS THE BUS OFF AND RESTARTS IT TO RESET THE ALARM. ALL 40 OF OUR 1998 BUSES HAVE THE SAME DEFECT. VIN# PWH528774,P6WH528778,P8WH528779,P1WH528784,P9WH528788,P0WH528792,P4WHA528794,P3WH528799,P3WH528804,P7WH528806,P2WH528809,P2WH528812,P4WH528813,P2WH528776,P4WH528777,P6WH528781,P8WH528782,PXWH528783,P5WH528786,P7WH28787,P1WH528798,P8WH528801,PXWH528802,P1WH528803,P9WH528807,P0WH528775,P4WH528780,P3WH528785,P0WH528789,P7WH528790,P9WH528791,P2WH528793,P6WH5
1998 Navistar 3800 questions
Does the 1998 Navistar 3800 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls for the 1998 Navistar 3800: Service Brakes, Air:Supply:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings; Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly; Steering:Linkages:Rod:Relay:Connecting; Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Navistar 3800?
Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes, Hydraulic (2), Steering (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 1998 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.