- The problem
- Certain my 2003 through 2007 ic cesb and my 1998 3800 school buses manufactured between december 23, 1997, and march 31, 2006. The handrails were not installed correctly which will allow passenger coat strings or drawstrings to get caught as the passenger exits the bus.
- The risk
- Should a passenger get caught while exiting the bus, death or personal injury could occur.
- The fix
- Ic will notify owners and repair the buses free of charge. The recall began oon november 17, 2006. Owners may contact ic corporation at 1-800-843-5615 or international at 1-800-448-7825.
Vehicle safety record
1998 IC 3800 Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1998 IC 3800 with NHTSA, most often about the body, doors & structure (1). It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in October 2006 for the structure.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical 3800 year, for its age
#368 most complained-about 1998 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1998 IC 3800 problems
Share of all 1 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
1998 IC 3800 recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
What owners say
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1 complaints about the 1998 IC 3800
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
We are a school district in upstate new york. We own a 1998 international school bus. During a monthly inspection our mechanic notice that a section of the frame that did not look normal. After closely inspecting this area it appears that the steel is expanding. This is much different then rusting from the outside in. It appears water is some how working its way into the steel and causing it to expand. It looks similar to when waferboard gets wet causing it to swell. Our new york state dot inspector will not...
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pass the bus in this condition. We have two other buses purchased that same year starting to develop the same issue. We currently keep our buses 15 to 16 years and never have had and issue with the frames. The only repair international is recommending is the replacement of the entire frame rail. *Tr
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All 3800 yearsQuestions about the 1998 IC 3800
Does the 1998 IC 3800 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 1998 IC 3800: structure (October 2006). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 1998 IC 3800?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the body, doors & structure (1).
How many complaints has the 1998 IC 3800 had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on September 23, 2010 and the latest on September 23, 2010. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1998 IC 3800 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 39 out of 100 (grade D: more problems than a typical IC 3800 year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
What should I do if my 1998 IC 3800 has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data