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1998 International Harvester 4000 recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

5 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1998 International Harvester 4000. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

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1998 International Harvester 4000 recalls, newest first

May 21, 2003NHTSA 03V1930002,163 vehicles potentially affected

Suspension › Front › Hub

Summary
On certain heavy and medium duty trucks and buses equipped with truck hub units manufactured by skf exclusively for use on arvinmeritor's FF98X series non-drive steer axles, the hub unit bearings can wear prematurely.
Consequence
Seizure of the bearings can cause wheel separation or wheel end fire.
Remedy
Dealers will replace all front axle hubs. Owner notification began on November 12, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact international at 1-800-448-7825.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

May 10, 2002NHTSA 02V137000801 vehicles potentially affected

Tires

Summary
Certain heavy duty trucks, truck tractors, and buses equipped with 195/75R22.5 tires mounted on 7.5 inch wide wheels fail to comply with requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 120, "tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars." these tires and rims do not match.
Consequence
Tires mounted on rims that are too narrow could experience a decrease in sidewall durability, and could also experience higher treadwear for tires mounted on the steering axle.
Remedy
Dealers will install new rims of an acceptable width (8.25 - 9 9INCHES) for the 295/75R22.5 tire size. Owner notification began August 23, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact international at 1-800-448-7825.
Components
Tires; Wheels

This recall on nhtsa.gov

August 21, 2000NHTSA 00V23240162,480 vehicles potentially affected

Service brakes, air › Antilock

Summary
Vehicle description: tractors built with bendix air ABS with an EC-17 1030R electronic control unit (ECU). There have been reports of unwanted ABS activation at low speeds caused by 1) chafed ABS wheel speed sensor wires on rotating parts or 2) a damaged component at the wheel end that generates a certain type of erratic sensor signal.
Consequence
This condition could cause the ABS ECU to exhaust the air at the air brake modulators for one or more of the wheels. This could result in extended braking distances and a possible crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the ABS ECU.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

August 21, 2000NHTSA 00V23230179,465 vehicles potentially affected

Service brakes, air › Antilock

Summary
Vehicle description: medium and heavy duty trucks built with bendix air ABS with an EC-17 1030R electronic control unit (ECU). There have been reports of unwanted ABS activation at low speeds caused by 1) chafed ABS wheel speed sensor wires on rotating parts or 2) a damaged component at the wheel end that generates a certain type of erratic sensor signal.
Consequence
This condition could cause the ABS ECU to exhaust the air at the air brake modulators for one or more of the wheels. This could result in extended braking distances and a possible crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the ABS ECU.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

July 3, 2000NHTSA 00V176000104,302 vehicles potentially affected

Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip

Summary
Vehicle description: school and heavy duty trucks built with bendix air ABS. The ABS sensor wires on rotating parts chafes which can lead to a false signal being sent to the bendix ABS electronic control unit (ECU).
Consequence
This could cause the air ABS ECU to exhaust the air at the air brake modulators for one or more of the wheels.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the sensor wiring routing and re-route or replace the ABS sensors as required.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 1998 International Harvester 4000 were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

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Questions

Does the 1998 International Harvester 4000 have any recalls?
5 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: suspension, tires, wheels, service brakes, air, service brakes, hydraulic. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1998 International Harvester 4000 recall has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a International Harvester dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1998 International Harvester 4000?
0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.