Does the 1998 Navistar 3400 have any recalls?

3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: steering, engine and engine cooling, fuel system, gasoline. 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 Navistar 3400 recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Navistar 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 Navistar 3400?

0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

1998 Navistar 3400 recalls

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

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

For the 1998 Navistar 3400. 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.

Has your Navistar been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Navistar dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

1998 Navistar 3400 recalls, newest first

February 16, 1999NHTSA 99V03300140,091 vehicles potentially affected

Steering › Linkages › Rod › Relay › Connecting

Summary: School, transit, or heavy duty vehicles equipped with spicer 6,000 or 8,000 lb. Front steer axles. The tie rod end can pull outboard and separate from the tie rod tube due to improper thread engagement between the male tie rod end and the female tube.
Consequence: Separation of the tie rod end could result in loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the complete tie rod assembly.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

November 9, 1998NHTSA 98V29100022,032 vehicles potentially affected

Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline

Summary: Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with T444E diesel engines. A fuel leak can occur because of overcrimping of the hose end fittings on the hose from the regulator to the left head and the hose from the fuel transfer pump to the regulator.
Consequence: Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, can result in a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the oil hose and place an additional convoluted loom around the existing oil hose, or replace the hose assembly.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

November 9, 1998NHTSA 98V28900016,231 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system

Summary: Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with a T444E diesel engine. The high pressure oilline for the fuel injection system that goes from the high pressure oil pump to the right cylinder head can chafe against the charge air cooler crossover pipe.
Consequence: If this condition occurs, the hose will fail, resulting in a sudden loss of oil, causing the engine to have a sudden loss of power.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the hoses and if the hose is not damaged a convoluted hose will be placed over the current hose. If the hose is damaged, it will be replaced along with the convoluted hose.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 1998 Navistar 3400 were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

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Questions

Does the 1998 Navistar 3400 have any recalls?: 3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: steering, engine and engine cooling, fuel system, gasoline. 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 Navistar 3400 recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Navistar 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 Navistar 3400?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.