Complaints over time
Complaints about the 1998 IC 3800 peaked in 2010, with 1 filed
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Model year
1998 IC 3800
Bus, diesel, 4x2, built in United States. Owner complaints on file from Sep 23, 2010 to Sep 23, 2010.
Recall campaigns covering this model year1211 vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints1Close to the median 1998 bus
Severity index0.01998 buss average 18.2
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Components
100% of complaints about the 1998 IC 3800 name structure
Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls
One recall campaign covers the 1998 IC 3800
Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.
| Campaign | Filed | Subject | Component | Vehicles | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06V-406 | Oct 25, 2006 | Certain my 2003 through 2007 ic cesb and my 1998 3800 school buses manufactured between december 23, 1997, and march 31, 2006 | Structure | 211 | Repair or modification |
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 1998 IC 3800
The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
1 complaint on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed Sep 23, 2010Failure Aug 1, 2010137,080 milesOswego, NYFrame and members
WE ARE A SCHOOL DISTRICT IN UPSTATE NEW YORK. WE OWN A 1998 INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL BUS. DURING A MONTHLY INSPECTION OUR MECHANIC NOTICE THAT A SECTION OF THE FRAME THAT DID NOT LOOK NORMAL. AFTER CLOSELY INSPECTING THIS AREA IT APPEARS THAT THE STEEL IS EXPANDING. THIS IS MUCH DIFFERENT THEN RUSTING FROM THE OUTSIDE IN. IT APPEARS WATER IS SOME HOW WORKING ITS WAY INTO THE STEEL AND CAUSING IT TO EXPAND. IT LOOKS SIMILAR TO WHEN WAFERBOARD GETS WET CAUSING IT TO SWELL. OUR NEW YORK STATE DOT INSPECTOR WILL NOT PASS THE BUS IN THIS CONDITION. WE HAVE TWO OTHER BUSES PURCHASED THAT SAME YEAR STARTING TO DEVELOP THE SAME ISSUE. WE CURRENTLY KEEP OUR BUSES 15 TO 16 YEARS AND NEVER HAVE HAD AND ISSUE WITH THE FRAMES. THE ONLY REPAIR INTERNATIONAL IS RECOMMENDING IS THE REPLACEMENT OF THE ENTIRE FRAME RAIL. *TR
NHTSA complaint 10357209
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
12 manufacturer communications cover this model year
Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.
- IK1201472 Sep 29, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Pico Scope CCOS (Crankcase Separator Test) - IK1000003 Nov 2, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Power Steering Diagnostics Flow / Pressure Specifications For Power Steering Gears and Power Steering Pumps - IK1201299 Sep 30, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Engine Oil Capacities. All International electronic engines 1994 to present and Cummins ISB, ISM, or ISX engines - IK0400040 Jul 19, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
General wheel speed sensor troubleshooting - IK0800504 Aug 3, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Repair Procedures for Vehicles Struck by Lightning - IK2200149 Jun 17, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This article is for adding additional protection to the driver's area of the bus to help mitigate the transmission of germs. - IK1600258 Mar 26, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Cleaning and Disinfecting Trucks and Buses - IK1201299 Sep 9, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Oil Capacities; All Electronic International Engines 1994 - Present. Cummins ISB, ISM & ISX - IK1400023 Jul 15, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Suspension Lean Diagnostics; All models - IK1201299 Sep 20, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Engine Oil Capacities All Electronic International Engines 1994 - Present. Cummins ISB, ISM & ISX - IK0800475 Sep 17, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Radio Diagnostics and Information - IK1200029 Jul 25, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
RADIATOR INTERNAL RESTRICTION AND FLUSH PROCEDURE
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.