1998 Ic 3800 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 3800 years
- Not enough data 1st of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 1998 Ic 3800. That is the most of any 3800 model year in the database (4 years). The most reported problem area is structure (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 137,080 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1998 Ic 3800 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 1 | 100% | 137,080 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
1998 Ic 3800 recalls (1)
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Structure
Problem: Certain my 2003 through 2007 ic cesb and my 1998 3800 school buses manufactured between december 23, 1997, and march 31, 2006. The handrails were not installed correctly which will allow passenger coat strings or drawstrings to get caught as the passenger exits the bus.
Risk: Should a passenger get caught while exiting the bus, death or personal injury could occur.
Fix: Ic will notify owners and repair the buses free of charge. The recall began oon november 17, 2006. Owners may contact ic corporation at 1-800-843-5615 or international at 1-800-448-7825.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Ic 3800?
Owners most often report structure problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Ic 3800?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1998 Ic 3800 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 3800 model years, the 1998 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.