Does the 1997 Navistar 9800 have any recalls?

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: suspension, electrical system. 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 1997 Navistar 9800 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 1997 Navistar 9800?

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

1997 Navistar 9800 recalls

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

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

For the 1997 Navistar 9800. 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.

1997 Navistar 9800 recalls, newest first

July 15, 1999NHTSA 99V12800380 vehicles potentially affected

Suspension › Front › Hub

Summary: Vehicle description: trucks assembled with skf level 2 truck hub units (thu) received from meritor. These hubs can fatigue crack.
Consequence: This fatigue cracking can result in wheel separation, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace these hubs with production level 3 hubs.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

May 27, 1998NHTSA 98V11700016,012 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical system › Wiring

Summary: Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with prosleeper bunks. A micro relay located behind the HVAC control panel in the bunk can corrode from moisture.
Consequence: This condition can result in a short circuit between contacts on the relay increasing the risk of a vehicle fire.
Remedy: Dealers will remove the existing relay and replace it with a sealed relay.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1997 Navistar 9800 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

Steering › Hydraulic power assist system1

Other Navistar 9800 years

Other 1997 Navistar models

Most recalled 1997 vehicles

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1997 Honda Civic (16 recalls)
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1997 Dodge Caravan (14 recalls)
1997 Chevrolet Cavalier (13 recalls)

All of 1997’s most recalled vehicles

Questions

Does the 1997 Navistar 9800 have any recalls?: 2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: suspension, electrical system. 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 1997 Navistar 9800 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 1997 Navistar 9800?: 1 complaint filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.