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International Harvester S Series recalls
14 recall campaigns on record. Pick a model year, or see them all below. Check your VIN with International Harvester or NHTSA to see if your vehicle still needs a repair.
All International Harvester S Series recalls
14- June 20, 1988International Harvester Metro, S Series, SC: Tie rod assembly Right Side Tie rod Steering arm on front Steering Axle May have missed The heat treatment operations.
- Sept. 18, 1987International Harvester S Series: Fan Engine viscous fan Drive mounting studs located in fan spacer May not be of specified hardness, Nor have specified thread locking material.
- Jan. 29, 1987International Harvester Cargostar Series, S Series: Alternator/generator/regulator Engine And Brake backup System have common electrical Power Source; Engine could die from electrical failure of The main Power feed from The…
- July 1, 1986International Harvester 9370, 9670, Cargostar Series and others: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings Truck tractor to Trailer hoses installed on these Trucks May not meet adhesion requirements of FMVSS 106, hydraulic Brake hoses. The Hose outer cover…
- April 8, 1986International Harvester 9370, 9670, Paystar and others: Anchorage The Seat belts loosen as Truck is driven. The non locking retractor takes up any Belt slack, giving false impression that The Belt is still tight.…
- March 21, 1986International Harvester Cargostar Series, Paystar, S Series: Fuel injection system The Fuel injection Pump throttle shaft bushing May be contaminated with a heat sensitive Liquid Polymer which Can solidify on The bushing at normal…
- Aug. 14, 1984International Harvester S Series: Vehicle speed control The Engine shutdown Cable located between The dash board And firewall, May interfere with The accelerator linkage.
- March 14, 1983International Harvester CO1700, CO1800, CO1900 and others: Drum The 3/4 inch diameter fasteners which join The rear Axle Brake drum to The Wheels were not tightened properly. These fasteners May loosen during…
- Nov. 17, 1980International Harvester Paystar Series, S Series, Transtar Series: Tie rod assembly The nuts which fasten The Tie rod ends to The Steering arms May not have been tightened to The specified 150 FT-LB torque. Insufficiently tightened…
- Dec. 14, 1979International Harvester S Series: Linkages The pitman arm pinch Bolt which holds The pitman arm to The Steering Gear output shaft May not have been tightened to The Correct specifications. As…
- Oct. 16, 1979International Harvester Cargostar Series, Fleetstar Series, Loadstar Series and others: Labels The involved Vehicles do not have The required certification labels stating Correct Tire And rim information. These Vehicles do not conform to…
- Sept. 18, 1979International Harvester Cargostar Series, Fleetstar Series, Loadstar Series and others: Drum As a result of severe shock And vibrations, The Brake spiders on The involved Vehicles May develop cracks near The camshaft mounting Boss. The crack…
- Feb. 21, 1979International Harvester Fleetstar Series, Loadstar Series, Paystar Series and others: Multi piece A casting deficiency May allow Wheels to develop cracks in The spokes between The hub cap mounting area And The rim clamp pocket. Continued usage Can…
- Oct. 17, 1977International Harvester Cargostar Series, Conco Series, Fleetstar Series and others: Multi piece The deficiency exists in The front Axle forged Aluminum hubs. The deficiency which is in The barrel section between The inner And outer Bearing, May…
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NHTSA investigations
2 on record- Air brake emergency valve PE89032 · opened Jan. 11, 1989 · closed March 22, 1989
- Sudden acceleration PE88082 · opened July 18, 1988 · closed Nov. 3, 1988
An NHTSA investigation is a review of a possible safety defect. Opening one is not a finding that a defect exists; it can close with a recall or without one.