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Vehicle recall 98V289000 · November 9, 1998

Navistar 3400, 3800 and 1 more model

Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with a T444E diesel engine.

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

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.
Notes
Owner notification is expected to begin during December 1998.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 navistar at 1-800-448-7825.ALSO contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
98V289000
Reported to NHTSA
November 9, 1998
Filed by
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE
Owner notification
December 8, 1998
Vehicles potentially affected
16,231
Initiated by
the manufacturer
Components
Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system
Recall 98V289000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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