- The problem
- Navistar is recalling 1,765 my 1998 through 2003 re school and commercial buses manufactured between january 5, 1998 and july 23, 2002, equipped with international t444e engines. The hose assemblies that supply high pressure oil to the engine's cylinder heads may deteriorate and allow oil to leak or mist in the engine compartment.
- The risk
- Leaking or misting oil in the engine compartment may ignite resulting in a fire possibly causing property damage, personal injury, or death.
- The fix
- Navistar will notify owners and replace the hose assembly free of charge. The recall began on august 22, 2008. Owners can contact navistar toll-free at 1-800-448-7825.
Vehicle safety record
1998 IC Resb Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1998 IC Resb have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in July 2008 for the hoses / lines / piping / fittings.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical Resb year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1998 IC Resb recalls 2
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
- The problem
- Certain my 1996 thru 2004 re commercial and school buses equipped with international t444e v-8 diesel engines manufactured between january 3, 1996, and march 22, 2004. Hose assemblies that supply high pressure oil to the engine's cylinder heads may deteriorate over time and allow oil to leak or mist the engine compartment.
- The risk
- This leaking oil can catch fire possibly resulting in property damage, personal injury or death.
- The fix
- International will notify owners and replace the hoses with newly designed, more weather resistant hoses free of charge. The recall began on august 10, 2007. Owners can contact international at 1-800-448-7825.
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IC Resb: every year compared
All Resb years1998 IC Resb vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 IC Resb | 0 | 2 | D | |
| 1998 IC 3800 | 1 | 1 | D | Compare |
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Questions about the 1998 IC Resb
Does the 1998 IC Resb have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 1998 IC Resb: hoses / lines / piping / fittings (July 2008); diesel (June 2007). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 1998 IC Resb had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1998 IC Resb a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 26 out of 100 (grade D: more problems than a typical IC Resb 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 Resb 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