1998 Navistar 4700 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
5 safety recalls list the 1998 Navistar 4700. Check your own VIN below.
5 safety recalls for the 1998 Navistar 4700
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Wheel bearing (suspension)
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…
Remedy: Dealers will remove the left and right hub/drum assemblies from the steering axles and replace the inner wheel bearing cones and cups.
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Connecting (steering)
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.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the complete tie rod assembly.
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Fuel injection system (fuel system)
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.
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.
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Gasoline (engine and engine cooling)
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.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the oil hose and place an additional convoluted loom around the existing oil hose, or replace the hose assembly.
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Drum (service brakes)
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.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the torque of these bolts and re-torque to specification.
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 1998 Navistar 4700. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.
Compare Navistar 4700 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Navistar 4700 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 Navistar 4700 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 Navistar 4700 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993 Navistar 4700 | 1 | 0 |
| 1994 Navistar 4700 | 2 | 0 |
| 1995 Navistar 4700 | 2 | 0 |
| 1996 Navistar 4700 | 3 | 0 |
| 1997 Navistar 4700 | 4 | 2 |
| 1998 Navistar 4700 | 5 | 0 |
| 1999 Navistar 4700 | 5 | 0 |
Checking a specific 1998 Navistar 4700
How do I know if my 1998 Navistar 4700 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 5 campaigns currently list the 1998 Navistar 4700; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Navistar dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 98V228000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Navistar models
- 38008 complaints
- 9200I2 complaints
- School Bus Chassis2 complaints
- 34001 complaints
- 40001 complaints
- 92001 complaints
- 98001 complaints
- Cesb1 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.