There have been 7 safety recalls for the International 3800. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the International 3800.
Should the rear signal lamps not flash when a lane change was being made, it could result in a vehicle following the bus to collide with the bus increasing the risk of personal injury and/or property damage.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1990 International 1723, 1990 International 1753, 1990 International 1823, 1990 International 1853, 1990 International 3600, 1990 International 3700, 1990 International 3800, 1981 International Harvester 1723, 1982 International Harvester 1723, 1983 International Harvester 1723, 1984 International Harvester 1723, 1985 International Harvester 1723, 1986 International Harvester 1723, 1987 International Harvester 1723, 1988 International Harvester 1723, 1989 International Harvester 1723, 1991 International Harvester 1723, 1992 International Harvester 1723, 1981 International Harvester 1753, 1982 International Harvester 1753, 1983 International Harvester 1753, 1984 International Harvester 1753, 1985 International Harvester 1753, 1986 International Harvester 1753, 1987 International Harvester 1753, 1988 International Harvester 1753, 1989 International Harvester 1753, 1991 International Harvester 1753, 1992 International Harvester 1753, 1981 International Harvester 1823, 1982 International Harvester 1823, 1983 International Harvester 1823, 1984 International Harvester 1823, 1985 International Harvester 1823, 1986 International Harvester 1823, 1987 International Harvester 1823, 1988 International Harvester 1823, 1989 International Harvester 1823, 1991 International Harvester 1823, 1992 International Harvester 1823, 1981 International Harvester 1853, 1982 International Harvester 1853, 1983 International Harvester 1853, 1984 International Harvester 1853, 1985 International Harvester 1853, 1986 International Harvester 1853, 1987 International Harvester 1853, 1988 International Harvester 1853, 1989 International Harvester 1853, 1991 International Harvester 1853, 1992 International Harvester 1853, 1981 International Harvester 3600, 1982 International Harvester 3600, 1983 International Harvester 3600, 1984 International Harvester 3600, 1985 International Harvester 3600, 1986 International Harvester 3600, 1987 International Harvester 3600, 1988 International Harvester 3600, 1989 International Harvester 3600, 1991 International Harvester 3600, 1992 International Harvester 3600, 1993 International Harvester 3600, 1994 International Harvester 3600, 1981 International Harvester 3700, 1982 International Harvester 3700, 1983 International Harvester 3700, 1984 International Harvester 3700, 1985 International Harvester 3700, 1986 International Harvester 3700, 1987 International Harvester 3700, 1988 International Harvester 3700, 1989 International Harvester 3700, 1991 International Harvester 3700, 1992 International Harvester 3700, 1993 International Harvester 3700, 1994 International Harvester 3700, 1981 International Harvester 3800, 1982 International Harvester 3800, 1983 International Harvester 3800, 1984 International Harvester 3800, 1985 International Harvester 3800, 1986 International Harvester 3800, 1987 International Harvester 3800, 1988 International Harvester 3800, 1989 International Harvester 3800, 1991 International Harvester 3800, 1992 International Harvester 3800, 1993 International Harvester 3800, 1994 International Harvester 3800 |
| Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCH |
| Recall Summary: These buses have a turn signal lever that will not operate consistently in the lane change mode if the lever is not moved to the position where resistance to movement is felt. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
If the throttle wire becomes lodged, the accelerator can stick and not return to idle position potentially affecting the operator's ability to control the vehicle and increasing the potential for an accident.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1990 International 3700, 1990 International 3800, 1989 International Harvester 3700, 1991 International Harvester 3700, 1989 International Harvester 3800, 1991 International Harvester 3800 |
| Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES |
| Recall Summary: The wire end of the hand throttle cable passes through a split plastic grommet in the accelerator rod. This wire can work through the slot in the grommet and become lodged between the grommet and the edge of the hole in the accelerator rod. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
The fuel tank was punctured, resulting in fluid lossgreater than allowed by fmvss 301, "fuel system integrity". Fuel spills ina collision could lead to a vehicle fire if exposed to a source of ignition.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1990 International 1723, 1990 International 1753, 1990 International 1823, 1990 International 1853, 1990 International 1853FC, 1990 International 3600, 1990 International 3700, 1990 International 3800, 1990 International 3900FC, 1979 International Harvester 1723, 1980 International Harvester 1723, 1981 International Harvester 1723, 1982 International Harvester 1723, 1983 International Harvester 1723, 1984 International Harvester 1723, 1985 International Harvester 1723, 1986 International Harvester 1723, 1987 International Harvester 1723, 1988 International Harvester 1723, 1989 International Harvester 1723, 1991 International Harvester 1723, 1992 International Harvester 1723, 1979 International Harvester 1753, 1980 International Harvester 1753, 1981 International Harvester 1753, 1982 International Harvester 1753, 1983 International Harvester 1753, 1984 International Harvester 1753, 1985 International Harvester 1753, 1986 International Harvester 1753, 1987 International Harvester 1753, 1988 International Harvester 1753, 1989 International Harvester 1753, 1991 International Harvester 1753, 1992 International Harvester 1753, 1979 International Harvester 1823, 1980 International Harvester 1823, 1981 International Harvester 1823, 1982 International Harvester 1823, 1983 International Harvester 1823, 1984 International Harvester 1823, 1985 International Harvester 1823, 1986 International Harvester 1823, 1987 International Harvester 1823, 1988 International Harvester 1823, 1989 International Harvester 1823, 1991 International Harvester 1823, 1992 International Harvester 1823, 1979 International Harvester 1853, 1980 International Harvester 1853, 1981 International Harvester 1853, 1982 International Harvester 1853, 1983 International Harvester 1853, 1984 International Harvester 1853, 1985 International Harvester 1853, 1986 International Harvester 1853, 1987 International Harvester 1853, 1988 International Harvester 1853, 1989 International Harvester 1853, 1991 International Harvester 1853, 1992 International Harvester 1853, 1979 International Harvester 1853FC, 1980 International Harvester 1853FC, 1981 International Harvester 1853FC, 1982 International Harvester 1853FC, 1983 International Harvester 1853FC, 1984 International Harvester 1853FC, 1985 International Harvester 1853FC, 1986 International Harvester 1853FC, 1987 International Harvester 1853FC, 1988 International Harvester 1853FC, 1989 International Harvester 1853FC, 1991 International Harvester 1853FC, 1992 International Harvester 1853FC, 1979 International Harvester 3600, 1980 International Harvester 3600, 1981 International Harvester 3600, 1982 International Harvester 3600, 1983 International Harvester 3600, 1984 International Harvester 3600, 1985 International Harvester 3600, 1986 International Harvester 3600, 1987 International Harvester 3600, 1988 International Harvester 3600, 1989 International Harvester 3600, 1991 International Harvester 3600, 1992 International Harvester 3600, 1979 International Harvester 3700, 1980 International Harvester 3700, 1981 International Harvester 3700, 1982 International Harvester 3700, 1983 International Harvester 3700, 1984 International Harvester 3700, 1985 International Harvester 3700, 1986 International Harvester 3700, 1987 International Harvester 3700, 1988 International Harvester 3700, 1989 International Harvester 3700, 1991 International Harvester 3700, 1992 International Harvester 3700, 1979 International Harvester 3800, 1980 International Harvester 3800, 1981 International Harvester 3800, 1982 International Harvester 3800, 1983 International Harvester 3800, 1984 International Harvester 3800, 1985 International Harvester 3800, 1986 International Harvester 3800, 1987 International Harvester 3800, 1988 International Harvester 3800, 1989 International Harvester 3800, 1991 International Harvester 3800, 1992 International Harvester 3800, 1979 International Harvester 3900FC, 1980 International Harvester 3900FC, 1981 International Harvester 3900FC, 1982 International Harvester 3900FC, 1983 International Harvester 3900FC, 1984 International Harvester 3900FC, 1985 International Harvester 3900FC, 1986 International Harvester 3900FC, 1987 International Harvester 3900FC, 1988 International Harvester 3900FC, 1989 International Harvester 3900FC, 1991 International Harvester 3900FC, 1992 International Harvester 3900FC |
| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY |
| Recall Summary: The fuel system failed the crash barrier test. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
This could cause excessive pressure buildup in thebooster causing the brakes to self apply with a severe unexpected stop. Thiscondition could also result in loss of power steering assist. Either conditioncould result in an accident.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1990 International 1452SC, 1990 International 1652SC, 1990 International 3700, 1990 International 3800, 1990 International 4600, 1990 International 4700, 1990 International 4900 |
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:HYDRAULIC:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
| Recall Summary: The throttle valve inside the hydraulic brake booster may deform from buildup of heat and pressure and close-off fluid return ports. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
The corrupt wheel speed signals may improperly activate the abs, instead of deactivating the abs. This may result in the driver experiencing a hard pedal feel and a decrease in deceleration at the end of the stop, resulting in extended stopping distances which could cause a vehicle crash, possibly resulting in property damage, personal injury, or death.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2002 International 1552, 2003 International 1552, 2004 International 1552, 1999 International 1652, 2000 International 1652, 2001 International 1652, 2002 International 1652, 2003 International 1652, 2004 International 1652, 2002 International 3000, 2003 International 3000, 2004 International 3000, 2002 International 3400, 2003 International 3400, 2004 International 3400, 2002 International 3800, 2003 International 3800, 2004 International 3800, 2002 International 4700, 2003 International 4700, 2004 International 4700, 2002 International 4900, 2003 International 4900, 2004 International 4900, 2002 International CE, 2003 International CE, 2004 International CE, 2002 International FE, 2003 International FE, 2004 International FE, 2002 International RE, 2003 International RE, 2004 International RE, 1999 International Harvester 1552, 2000 International Harvester 1552, 2001 International Harvester 1552, 1999 International Harvester 3000, 2000 International Harvester 3000, 2001 International Harvester 3000, 1999 International Harvester 3400, 2000 International Harvester 3400, 2001 International Harvester 3400, 1999 International Harvester 3800, 2000 International Harvester 3800, 2001 International Harvester 3800, 1999 International Harvester 4700, 2000 International Harvester 4700, 2001 International Harvester 4700, 1999 International Harvester 4900, 2000 International Harvester 4900, 2001 International Harvester 4900, 1999 International Harvester CE, 2000 International Harvester CE, 2001 International Harvester CE, 1999 International Harvester FE, 2000 International Harvester FE, 2001 International Harvester FE, 1999 International Harvester RE, 2000 International Harvester RE, 2001 International Harvester RE |
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR |
| Recall Summary: On certain school buses and truck model vehicles manufactured between February 28, 1999, through April 5, 2004, the anti-lock brake system electronic control unit (ecu) may misinterpret a corrupt wheel speed signal. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Jun. 3, 2004 | Service Brakes, Air:antilock:wheel Speed Sensor | 81,883 |
| May. 27, 2004 | Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:pump | 5,999 |
| Feb. 25, 2003 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc | 35,074 |
| Nov. 12, 1996 | Exterior Lighting:turn Signal:switch | 171,638 |
| Jun. 27, 1995 | Vehicle Speed Control:cables | 21,742 |
| Jul. 20, 1992 | Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly | 185,000 |
| Dec. 11, 1989 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:hydraulic:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 10,459 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 2004 International 3800 | 2 |
| 2003 International 3800 | 3 |
| 2002 International 3800 | 2 |
| 1990 International 3800 | 4 |