1994 International Harvester 3800
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
4 recalls name the 1994 International Harvester 3800. Newest first.
These buses have a turn signal lever that will not operate consistently in the lane change mode if the lever IS not moved to the position where resistance to movement IS felt.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Should the rear signal lamps not flash when a lane change was being made, it could result in a vehicle following the bus to collide with the bus increasing the risk of personal injury and/or property damage.
Remedy
Operators will be mailed information concerning the proper method of using turn signals. a decal will also be provided to be placed on the instrument panel of each bus.
The wiring from the electronic control unit was connected to the wrong wheel sensor or to the wrong brake modulator valve. it IS possible that either or both wiring may have occurred at either the front or rear axle or both axles.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Should the anti-lock braking system (ABS) wiring be crossed, it would result in a significant degradation in vehicle stopping distance. a signal would be sent to the wrong brake chamber when a brake imbalance IS detected. this condition increases the risk of a vehicle accident.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the ABS wiring and, if necessary, properly connect.
The front wheel hub can develop cracks at the wheel mounting studs. When mounted to the hub, the hydraulic brake disc rotor does not properly support the hub at the wheel studs causing excessive stress and fatigue cracks in the hub.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Should sufficient cracks occur, the mounting flange portion of the hub along with the wheel could separate from the vehicle without warning. Should this occur while the vehicle IS driven, the driver could lose control of the vehicle and/or the separated wheel and hub could strike another vehicle, pedestrian or property.
Remedy
Dealers will install new, redesigned hubs on these vehicles.
Four compression backplate retaining fasteners on the turbo-charger were torqued only hand tight. This allows the fasteners to loosen, and causes oil to leak into the compressor air side of the turbo-charger which, when coupled with the heat precipitated by the compressor and the mixing action of the compressor wheel, can result in an air/oil mixture that…
Risk and remedy
Risk
When this occurs, engine run-on and subsequent loss of operator control via the normal throttle mechanism can occur, which could result in a vehicle accident.
Remedy
Replace the suspect turbo-charger with a new turbo-charger.
Owner complaints
3 complaints1 involved a crash
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Latest complaints
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Fan
Fan clutch failed causing bus to overheat while driving. nlm
- Exterior lighting › Turn signal › Switch
Turn signal switch defective. (6TH vehicle on 603318)
- Power train › Clutch assembly
While fueling an in-ground gas tank, set the hand brake and placed truck in neutral, left vehicle and walked behind it, vehicle rolled backwards, pinning him between vehicle and structure. *ak
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.
- 10044292International: after lining condition and wear, fastener torque, component lubrication have been verified on the brakes because of the chatter or squealing on the trucks, a procedure will be performed. No model or model years are listed. Updated 12/20/13.
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