Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 1998 International 3600, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Power train1
- Engine and engine cooling1
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Recalls in Canada
3 Transport Canada recalls for the 1998 International 3600.
| 1999025 22 Feb 1999 | Steering On certain vehicles, 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… |
| 1998222 13 Nov 1998 | Fuel System On certain vehicles, the high pressure oil line for the fuel injection system that goes from the high pressure oil pump to the right cylinder head can abrade an… |
| 1998224 13 Nov 1998 | Fuel System On certain vehicels, a fuel leak could occur during normal operation because of over crimping of the hose end fittings on the hose from the regulator to the lef… |
Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
ON CERTAIN SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES BUILT WITH BOSCH ZERO OFFSET PIN SLIDE (ZOPS) HYDRAULIC DISC BRAKES, THE ZOPS HYDRAULIC DISC BRAKES MAY EXPERIENCE CALIPERS STICKING IN THE APPLIED POSITION, WHICH CAN RESULT IN EXCESSIVE OR ABNORMAL HEAT GENERATION AT ONE OR MORE OF THE BRAKES.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What International told its dealers about the 1998 International 3600: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 10204139 | Power Steering Diagnostics Flow / Pressure Specifications For Power Steering Gears and Power Steering Pumps |
| 10201758 | Engine Oil Capacities. All International electronic engines 1994 to present and Cummins ISB, ISM, or ISX engines |
| 10199915 | General wheel speed sensor troubleshooting |
| 10179294 | Driveline Information Center and Troubleshooting Procedures |
| 10179289 | Repair Procedures for Vehicles Struck by Lightning |
| 10177073 | This article is for adding additional protection to the driver's area of the bus to help mitigate the transmission of germs. |
| 10173025 | Cleaning and Disinfecting Trucks and Buses |
| 10165643 | Oil Capacities; All Electronic International Engines 1994 - Present. Cummins ISB, ISM & ISX |
| 10163416 | Suspension Lean Diagnostics; All models |
| 10156324 | Driveline Information Center and Troubleshooting Procedures |
| 10145721 | A/C Refrigerant and Oil Capacities |
| 10145715 | Engine Oil Capacities All Electronic International Engines 1994 - Present. Cummins ISB, ISM & ISX |
| 10145711 | Radio Diagnostics and Information |
| 10130787 | Using Supplier Software to Check DTCs |
| 10129185 | Cooling System Flush Procedure |
| 10129177 | J1939 Data Link Source Address Information |
| 10129176 | J1939 Data Link Troubleshooting |
| 10129174 | Steering Fluids |
| 10129173 | Steering Shake, Shimmy, Shudder, or Steering Vibration; only with 14k front weight rated axles and below |
| 10129171 | Updating OnCommand Link with Accelerator |
| 10129170 | OnCommand EZ-Tech |
| 10129152 | Engine Oil Capacities |
| 10129151 | Winter Front Usage |
| 10129150 | ISX, N13, and N9 / N10 Aftertreatment Private Data Link Troubleshooting |
| 10129124 | J1939 Data Link Troubleshooting |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)
NHTSA investigations
OVERHEATING FRONT AND REAR BRAKES
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation