Recall Register

1998 International Harvester 3000: recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 1998 International Harvester 3000. The newest campaign is 03V264000. NHTSA received the report on 28 Jul 2003. The NHTSA record gives the component Steering. NHTSA has no complaint on file for this model year. 1 NHTSA investigation names this model year.

The NHTSA recall file shows no do-not-drive advisory and no park-outside advisory on these campaigns.

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Remedy of the newest campaign, 03V264000, in the NHTSA record

International notify its customers and inspect and, if necessary, repair the steering column. Owner notification began november 19, 2003. Owners should contact international at 1-800-448-7825.
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Recall campaigns

5 campaigns, newest first. 185,664 units in total.

  • 03V264000Steering
  • 02V135001Service Brakes, Air / Supply / Check Valve
  • 02V137000Wheels
  • 00V232201Service Brakes, Air / Antilock
  • 00V176000Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip

  1. 03V264000Received . 24,375 units.

    Steering

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    On certain school, transit, and commercial buses equipped with adjustable steering columns, the steering shaft pinch bolt interferes with the rubber boot that protects it. Over time, a hole may wear into the boot and catch the bolt.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    If the bolt catches on the hole, the boot may restrict the movement of the steering wheel which could result in a vehicle crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    International notify its customers and inspect and, if necessary, repair the steering column. Owner notification began november 19, 2003. Owners should contact international at 1-800-448-7825.

    Report filed by INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION. Manufacturer campaign number 03513. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  2. 02V135001Received . 38,955 units.

    Service Brakes, Air / Supply / Check Valve

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    On certain transit and school buses, a brass fitting connects the double check valve to the brake relay valve. With certain inputs to the vehicle, the weight of the check valve on the fitting can cause the assembly to resonate. The subject vibration can cause excessive strain levels in the fitting, which could eventually fatigue and fail.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    If the fitting breaks, the rear service brakes will cease to operate without warning, resulting in an extended stopping distance, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Dealers will install a kit to remount the double check valve with a flexible hose on the amjority of vehicles. On a small number of units with clearance issues or traction control, a kit with a new relay valve that has a built-in double check valve will be installed. Owner notification began august 30, 2002. 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 international at 1-800-448-7825.

    Report filed by INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE. Manufacturer campaign number 02505. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  3. 02V137000Received . 801 units.

    Wheels

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Certain heavy duty trucks, truck tractors, and buses equipped with 195/75r22.5 tires mounted on 7.5 inch wide wheels fail to comply with requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 120, "tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars." these tires and rims do not match.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    Tires mounted on rims that are too narrow could experience a decrease in sidewall durability, and could also experience higher treadwear for tires mounted on the steering axle.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Dealers will install new rims of an acceptable width (8.25 - 9 9inches) for the 295/75r22.5 tire size. Owner notification began august 23, 2002. 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 international at 1-800-448-7825.

    Report filed by INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE. Manufacturer campaign number 01505. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  4. 00V232201Received . 17,231 units.

    Service Brakes, Air / Antilock

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Vehicle description: transit buses built with bendix air ABS with an ec-17 1030r electronic control unit (ECU). There have been reports of unwanted ABS activation at low speeds caused by 1) chafed ABS wheel speed sensor wires on rotating parts or 2) a damaged component at the wheel end that generates a certain type of erratic sensor signal.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    This condition could cause the ABS ECU to exhaust the air at the air brake modulators for one or more of the wheels. This could result in extended braking distances and a possible crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Dealers will replace the ABS ECU.

    Report filed by INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE. Manufacturer campaign number 00509. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  5. 00V176000Received . 104,302 units.

    Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Vehicle description: school and heavy duty trucks built with bendix air ABS. The ABS sensor wires on rotating parts chafes which can lead to a false signal being sent to the bendix ABS electronic control unit (ECU).
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    This could cause the air ABS ECU to exhaust the air at the air brake modulators for one or more of the wheels.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Dealers will inspect the sensor wiring routing and re-route or replace the ABS sensors as required.

    Report filed by INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE. Manufacturer campaign number 00505. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

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Complaints by component

The NHTSA complaint file has no complaint for this model year.

Investigations

NHTSA investigations that name the 1998 International Harvester 3000
NumberTypeSubjectComponentOpenedClosedCampaign
RQ02007Recall queryLOSS OF POWER ASSIST/BRAKING/STEERINGSteering12 Mar 200231 Jul 200200V148000

Investigation: A study of a possible safety defect by the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. An investigation with no closing date in the NHTSA file is open.

Other model years

The number under each year is the number of recall campaigns.

  1. 19861
  2. 19871
  3. 19881
  4. 19891
  5. 19932
  6. 19942
  7. 19952
  8. 19962
  9. 19972
  10. 19985
  11. 19997
  12. 20007
  13. 20014

A year without a link has fewer than 2 campaigns and fewer than 25 complaints. It has no page.

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Cite this page

Recall Register. 1998 International Harvester 3000: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/international-harvester/3000/1998/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall, complaint and investigation files. Data through .

Sources

Source
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Licence
US government work, public domain
Recall file through
30 Sep 2026
Complaint file through
30 Sep 2026
First complaint in the file
1 Jan 1995
Manufacturer in the recall file
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION

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Questions

How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 1998 International Harvester 3000?
185,664 units in 5 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.
How many recall campaigns does the International Harvester 3000 have for all model years?
NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for the International Harvester 3000, model years 1986 to 2001. 5 of them name the 1998 model year.
Is an NHTSA investigation of the 1998 International Harvester 3000 open?
No. The 1 investigation that names this model year has a closing date in the NHTSA file.