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1999 Navistar 4900 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 1999 Navistar 4900. 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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1999 Navistar 4900 recalls, newest first

December 14, 1999NHTSA 99V351000944 vehicles potentially affected

Service brakes, air

Summary
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks. There is interference between the air brake s-cam and the end of one of the knuckle studs. As the brake shoe lining wears, the s-cam rotation may be limited by the interfering knuckle stud. If the s-cam can not rotate through its full range of motion, the braking force can not be fully transmitted from the brake shoe linings to the brake drums.
Consequence
This could result in a longer stopping distance or a dragging brake condition.
Remedy
Dealers will shorten the interfering knuckle stud to eliminate the clearance problem.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

September 21, 1999NHTSA 99V2620004,495 vehicles potentially affected

Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Summary
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks built with rear leaf spring suspensions (models 4700 built with rear leaf suspensions and manufactured from December 9, through December 16, 1998; models 3400 and 3800 built with 14SBK rear leaf spring suspensions and built April 14 through may 10, 1999; and models 3400 and 3800 built with rear leaf spring suspensions and manufactured from may 10 through may 18, 1999). On vehicles where the frame to axle hose length was too long, a chafing condition exists on suspension components, which could result in hose rupture. On vehicles where the hoses are too short, a hose separation could occur with severe suspension articulation.
Consequence
If a hose ruptures, the rear brakes will fail increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Short hoses will be replaced and the long hoses will have a hose routing kit installed to prevent any chafing problems.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

March 16, 1999NHTSA 99V0550011,547 vehicles potentially affected

Service brakes, air

Summary
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks, transit and school buses, equipped with meritor air brake automatic slack adjusters. Some of the automatic slack adjusters had insufficient torque applied to the guide pawl cap screw.
Consequence
Without sufficient torque on the guide pawl cap screw, the brakes could gradually lose adjustment, increasing the vehicle stopping distance.
Remedy
Dealers will check the torque on the automatic slack adjuster guide pawl. If there is no torque, the brakes will be adjusted and the guide pawl will be tightened to 15-20 ft. Lbs.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

March 15, 1999NHTSA 99V0140024,024 vehicles potentially affected

Suspension › Front › Wheel bearing

Summary
Vehicle description: class 8 heavy duty truck chassis equipped with 16,000 lb., 18,000 lb., or 20,000 lb. Heavy duty steering axles. The inner wheel bearing cone for the steering axle wheel hub assembly does not properly fit onto the navistar steering axle spindle assembly. Improper fit of the bearing to the spindle increases the stress levels to the steering axle spindle which could cause spindle failure.
Consequence
If the spindle fails, a loss of driver control could occur, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Dealers will remove the left and right hub/drum assemblies from the steering axles and replace the inner wheel bearing cones and cups.

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

No owner complaints about the 1999 Navistar 4900 were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

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Questions

Does the 1999 Navistar 4900 have any recalls?
5 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: service brakes, air, service brakes, hydraulic, suspension. 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 1999 Navistar 4900 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 1999 Navistar 4900?
0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.