1997 Navistar 9800 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 1997 Navistar 9800, and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 1997 Navistar 9800
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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Hub (suspension)
Vehicle description: trucks assembled with skf level 2 truck hub units (thu) received from meritor. These hubs can fatigue crack.
Remedy: Dealers will replace these hubs with production level 3 hubs.
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Electrical system: wiring
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.
Remedy: Dealers will remove the existing relay and replace it with a sealed relay.
1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1997 Navistar 9800 have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Complaints peaked in 2001 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Kick back on power steering would kick right. Would make right turn, and steering gets hard, and would sometimes lock up. Manufacturer representative indicated a low pressure pump was causing problem.”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, March 7, 2001 · Steering
Compare Navistar 9800 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Navistar 9800 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 Navistar 9800 | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 Navistar 9800 | 2 | 1 |
| 1998 Navistar 9800 | 2 | 0 |
| 1999 Navistar 9800 | 2 | 0 |
Checking a specific 1997 Navistar 9800
How do I know if my 1997 Navistar 9800 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. 2 campaigns currently list the 1997 Navistar 9800; 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 98V117000).
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.
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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.