Does the 1998 Navistar 3800 have any recalls?

6 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: service brakes, air, fuel system, gasoline, steering, engine and engine cooling, 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 Navistar 3800 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 3800?

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

1998 Navistar 3800 recalls

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

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

For the 1998 Navistar 3800. 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 3800 recalls, newest first

November 23, 1999NHTSA 99V331000277 vehicles potentially affected

Service brakes, air › Supply › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Summary: Vehicle description: school bus. An air brake line controlling the rear brakes may be too close to the exhaust pipe and could rupture at any time without warning.
Consequence: Exhaust pipe heat can melt or cause premature failure of this air line if the air line is routed too close to the exhaust pipe.
Remedy: Dealers will install a new elbow fitting and reroute the air line. The air line will also be inspected and replaced if found to be damaged from the exhaust pipe.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

September 21, 1999NHTSA 99V263000105 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly

Summary: Vehicle description: transit and school buses built with ABS air brake ECU and a 100 gallon fuel tank mounted between the rails and behind the rear axle on models with a 276" wheel base. The ABS ECU interfered with the cross member mounted behind the rear axle and in front of the between the rails fuel tank. This created a no-build situation at the plant - the plant would either eliminate or relocate the cross member or move the ECU as needed.
Consequence: If the cross member is either missing or relocated the vehicle may not have adequate fuel tank protection. In the event of a crash, the bus may not have adequate fuel tank protection if the vehicle has a missing or improperly installed crossmember.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the vehicles to make sure all cross members are properly installed. If the cross member is not installed correctly or is missing, the dealer will repair or install the cross member.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

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

September 17, 1998NHTSA 98V2280001,809 vehicles potentially affected

Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Drum › Drum

Summary: Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with a 1710 drive line and a 12 x 4 hydraulic parking brake. If the brake drum or transmission yoke are not fully seated when the eight bolts are installed connecting the 3-piece joint, the bolts can loosen.
Consequence: Bolts will eventually work out or shear resulting in drum and drive shaft separation.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the torque of these bolts and re-torque to specification.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 1998 Navistar 3800 with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Deaths reported: 0

Most complained-about components

Service brakes2
Hydraulic › Foundation components1
Hydraulic › Power assist1
Steering › Hydraulic power assist system1

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Questions

Does the 1998 Navistar 3800 have any recalls?: 6 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: service brakes, air, fuel system, gasoline, steering, engine and engine cooling, 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 Navistar 3800 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 3800?: 2 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.