Safety Recalls of International Harvester 1900 Vehicles

There have been 5 safety recalls for the International Harvester 1900. 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 1900.

NHTSA Recall #: 79V156000; Jun. 19, 1979

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 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 79V095000; Apr. 16, 1979

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 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 79V079000; Apr. 2, 1979

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 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 79V031000; Jan. 19, 1979

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 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 78V260000; Dec. 4, 1978

Recalled Vehicles: 1978 International Harvester 1700, 1978 International Harvester 1800, 1978 International Harvester 1900
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Recall Summary: The air supply lines from the primary and secondary air tanks to the air brake application (foot) valve may have been installed in reverse. In the event of air loss failure in the primary system, total loss of service brakes could occur. ... Details of this recall 🔎

Table 1. Historical Recalls of International Harvester 1900 Vehicles

Date Component Vehicle Affected
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
Dec. 4, 1978   Service Brakes, Air:supply:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings 750


Table 2. Recall Statistics of International Harvester 1900 Model Years

Model# Recalls
1979 International Harvester 1900 4
1978 International Harvester 1900 5