1998 Ic 3800
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1998 Ic 3800. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
1 recall names the 1998 Ic 3800. Newest first.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Should a passenger get caught while exiting the bus, death or personal injury could occur.
Remedy
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.
Owner complaints
1 complaints
Latest complaints
- Structure › Frame and members
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…
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 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
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10222490Pico Scope CCOS (Crankcase Separator Test)
- 10204139Power Steering Diagnostics Flow / Pressure Specifications For Power Steering Gears and Power Steering Pumps
- 10201758Engine Oil Capacities. All International electronic engines 1994 to present and Cummins ISB, ISM, or ISX engines
- 10199915General wheel speed sensor troubleshooting
- 10179294Driveline Information Center and Troubleshooting Procedures
- 10179289Repair Procedures for Vehicles Struck by Lightning
- 10177073This article is for adding additional protection to the driver's area of the bus to help mitigate the transmission of germs.
- 10173025Cleaning and Disinfecting Trucks and Buses
- 10165643Oil Capacities; All Electronic International Engines 1994 - Present. Cummins ISB, ISM & ISX
- 10163416Suspension Lean Diagnostics; All models
- 10145715Engine Oil Capacities All Electronic International Engines 1994 - Present. Cummins ISB, ISM & ISX
- 10145711Radio Diagnostics and Information
- 10090605Radiator internal restriction and flush procedure
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