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International Harvester INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER recalls by model year

Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.

Key facts

10 owner complaints analyzed

16 distinct recall campaigns

Not available median reported failure mileage

Scope: 1965 to 1995 model years. Data snapshot: . 0 complaints include usable failure mileage.

Compare model years

Recalls by model year

All campaigns in the snapshot affecting each model year, including recalls announced years later.

Recall campaigns

Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.

1979
1
1985
1
1986
1
1987
0
1988
0
1989
3
1991
0
1992
0
1995
0
Recall campaigns data
CategoryCount
19791
19851
19861
19870
19880
19893
19910
19920
19950

1979: 1; 1985: 1; 1986: 1; 1987: 0; 1988: 0; 1989: 3; 1991: 0; 1992: 0; 1995: 0

Year-by-year records

International Harvester INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER model-year comparison
Model yearComplaintsRecallsChange in recalls
196510Not available
196802Not available
1969020
197005+3
197103-2
197202-1
197304+2
197801Not available
1979010
198501Not available
1986010
198710-1
1988100
198923+3
199120Not available
1992100
199520Not available

Recall history

16 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.

67V123000 · Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar

Reported: 1967-12-18 (December 18, 1967) · Model years: 1968

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72V119000 · Exterior Lighting

Reported: 1972-05-15 (May 15, 1972) · Model years: 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971

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70V110000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Pedals And Linkages

Reported: 1970-09-10 (September 10, 1970) · Model years: 1969, 1970

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71V001000 · Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar

Reported: 1971-11-06 (November 6, 1971) · Model years: 1970

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71V068000 · Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly

Reported: 1971-04-26 (April 26, 1971) · Model years: 1970

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71V167000 · Wheels

Reported: 1971-09-23 (September 23, 1971) · Model years: 1970, 1971

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72V155000 · Wheels

Reported: 1972-06-26 (June 26, 1972) · Model years: 1971, 1972, 1973

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72V026000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Reported: 1972-01-03 (January 3, 1972) · Model years: 1972

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72V278000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist:Vacuum:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Reported: 1972-11-20 (November 20, 1972) · Model years: 1973

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73V001000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist

Reported: 1973-11-02 (November 2, 1973) · Model years: 1973

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73V209000 · Steering:Gear Box (Other Than Rack And Pinion)

Reported: 1973-10-29 (October 29, 1973) · Model years: 1973

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79V125000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Reported: 1979-05-23 (May 23, 1979) · Model years: 1978, 1979

THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE HOSE THAT RUNS FROM THE FRAME TO THE REARMOST AXLE OF THE TANDEM BOGIE IS NOT OF SUFFICIENT LENGTH. IN FULL ARTICULATION, WITH THE FORWARD AXLE UP AGAINST THE FRAME STOPS AND THE REAR AXLE IN THE EXTREME DOWNWARD POSITION, THE HOSE COULD PULL APART.

Remedy: DEALER WILL INSPECT AND RELOCATE HOSE ANCHOR FITTING AT FRAME TO A POSITION 2.5 INCHES LOWER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE HOSE LENGTH.

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85V133000 · Parking Brake:Driveline

Reported: 1985-10-22 (October 22, 1985) · Model years: 1985, 1986

THE PARKING BRAKES MAY HAVE CRACKS IN THE BRAKE ACTUATING CAM AND LEVER OF THE BRAKE ASSEMBLY. FAILURE OF THE CRACKED PART FROM REPEATED BRAKE APPLICATIONS WILL CAUSE THE PARKING BRAKES TO BE INOPERATIVE. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: PARKING BRAKE FAILURE COULD OCCUR AFTER THE BRAKE HAS BEEN SET AND THE VEHICLE IS LEFT UNATTENDED. IN THIS SITUATION, THE PARKED VEHICLE COULD ROLL AWAY AND CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

Remedy: REPLACE CAM AND LEVER ASSEMBLY OF PARK BRAKE.

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89V050000 · Steering:Linkages

Reported: 1989-03-27 (March 27, 1989) · Model years: 1989

THE RETAINER THAT SECURES THE PITMAN ARM TO THE STEERING GEAR OUTPUT SHAFT MAY HAVE INSUFFICIENT TORQUE AND COULD WORK LOOSE.

Consequence: THIS COULD CAUSE THE PITMAN ARM TO SEPARATE FROM THESTEERING GEAR AND RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.

Remedy: RETORQUE PITMAN ARM RETAINER.

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89V051000 · Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine

Reported: 1989-03-27 (March 27, 1989) · Model years: 1989

A CRACK MAY REDUCE STRUCTURAL STRENGTH OF THE FLYWHEEL.

Consequence: FLYWHEEL FAILURE COULD CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY TOOCCUPANTS AND/OR LOSS OF TRUCK CONTRL AND RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.

Remedy: REMOVE AND REPLACE ALL SUSPECT FLYWHEELS.

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89V137000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump

Reported: 1989-08-15 (August 15, 1989) · Model years: 1989

THE SCREW THAT CONNECTS THE RACK TO THE GOVERNOR LINKAGE INSIDE THE BOSCH FUEL INJECTION PUMP MAY HAVE INSUFFICIENT TORQUE ON THE RETAINING NUT.

Consequence: NUT MAY WORK LOOSE AND SCREW FALL OUT, ALLOWING GOVERNORLINKAGE TO SEPARATE FROM THE RACK, RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL OVER ENGINESPEED WITH POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy: RETORQUE SCREW FOR FUEL PUMP RACK TO GOVERNOR LINKAGE.

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