There have been 7 safety recalls for the International Harvester 1600. 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 Harvester 1600.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1977 International Harvester 1600, 1978 International Harvester 1600, 1977 International Harvester 1700, 1978 International Harvester 1700, 1977 International Harvester 1800, 1978 International Harvester 1800, 1977 International Harvester Loadstar, 1978 International Harvester Loadstar |
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES |
| Recall Summary: The pushrod may have been incorrectly mounted to the lower of two holes in the brake pedal assembly. Incorrect mounting can cause sideload forces to be applied to the pushrod, causing the pushrod to fracture. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Recalled Vehicles: 1978 International Harvester 1600, 1979 International Harvester 1600, 1978 International Harvester 1700, 1979 International Harvester 1700, 1978 International Harvester 1800, 1979 International Harvester 1800, 1978 International Harvester 1900, 1979 International Harvester 1900 |
| Component: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD |
| Recall Summary: The opening for the windshield in the cab may be too large to permit proper retention or sealing of the windshield. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Recalled Vehicles: 1978 International Harvester 1600, 1979 International Harvester 1600, 1978 International Harvester 1700, 1979 International Harvester 1700, 1978 International Harvester 1800, 1979 International Harvester 1800, 1978 International Harvester 1900, 1979 International Harvester 1900 |
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER |
| Recall Summary: Defective bolts may have been used to mount the brake master cylinder to the cab firewall, resulting in bolt fracture. Fracture of all the master cylinder mounting bolts would allow separation of the master cylinder from its mounting. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Recalled Vehicles: 1978 International Harvester 1600, 1979 International Harvester 1600, 1978 International Harvester 1700, 1979 International Harvester 1700, 1978 International Harvester 1800, 1979 International Harvester 1800, 1978 International Harvester 1900, 1979 International Harvester 1900 |
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER |
| Recall Summary: Incorrect bolts may have been used to mount the master cylinder to the brake booster unit. The bolts could break and allow separation of the master cylinder from its mounting. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Recalled Vehicles: 1978 International Harvester 1600, 1979 International Harvester 1600, 1978 International Harvester 1700, 1979 International Harvester 1700, 1978 International Harvester 1800, 1979 International Harvester 1800, 1978 International Harvester 1900, 1979 International Harvester 1900 |
| Component: STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR |
| Recall Summary: The defect is insecure clamping of the steering column coupling to the steering gear input shaft due to clamp failure. The clamp was improperly heat-treated and may be deformed or fractured. Insecure clamping can cause wear and progressive looseness, which if not detected or not promptly repaired ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Oct. 22, 1981 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:pedals And Linkages | 350 |
| Jun. 19, 1979 | Visibility:windshield | 3,000 |
| Apr. 16, 1979 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:master Cylinder | 667 |
| Apr. 2, 1979 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:master Cylinder | 113 |
| Jan. 19, 1979 | Steering:wheel And Handle Bar | 9,375 |
| Sep. 16, 1974 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:vacuum:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 7,980 |
| Jan. 27, 1972 | Power Train:axle Assembly:banjo Housing | 963 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 1979 International Harvester 1600 | 4 |
| 1978 International Harvester 1600 | 5 |
| 1977 International Harvester 1600 | 1 |
| 1974 International Harvester 1600 | 1 |
| 1970 International Harvester 1600 | 1 |
| 1969 International Harvester 1600 | 1 |