There have been 11 safety recalls for the International Harvester 3600. 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 3600.
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 🔎 |
Should the anti-lock braking system (abs) wiring be crossed, it would result in a significant degradation in vehicle stopping distance. A signal would be sent to the wrong brake chamber when a brake imbalance is detected. This condition increases the risk of a vehicle accident.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1992 International Harvester 3600, 1993 International Harvester 3600, 1994 International Harvester 3600, 1995 International Harvester 3600, 1996 International Harvester 3600, 1992 International Harvester 3800, 1993 International Harvester 3800, 1994 International Harvester 3800, 1995 International Harvester 3800, 1996 International Harvester 3800, 1992 International Harvester 3900, 1993 International Harvester 3900, 1994 International Harvester 3900, 1995 International Harvester 3900, 1996 International Harvester 3900 |
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK |
| Recall Summary: The wiring from the electronic control unit was connected to the wrong wheel sensor or to the wrong brake modulator valve. It is possible that either or both wiring may have occurred at either the front or rear axle or both axles. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Fuel leakage can result in a vehicle fire if an ignition source is present.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1992 International Harvester 3600, 1993 International Harvester 3600, 1994 International Harvester 3600 |
| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
| Recall Summary: The fuel hose to the fuel filter is routed too close to the alternator belt causing the alternator belt to rub the fuel hose. This can cause a fuel leak. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
This can cause loss of speed control, driver distraction, and result in an accident.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1994 International Harvester 2574, 1995 International Harvester 2574, 1994 International Harvester 2674, 1995 International Harvester 2674, 1994 International Harvester 3600, 1995 International Harvester 3600, 1994 International Harvester 4700, 1995 International Harvester 4700, 1994 International Harvester 8100, 1995 International Harvester 8100, 1994 International Harvester 8200, 1995 International Harvester 8200 |
| Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL |
| Recall Summary: The base of the electronic accelerator pedal is made of die cast aluminum. The base mounts directly to the cab firewall. The cab firewall is not rigid enough or flat enough at the mounting surface, causing stress on the accelerator base that will cause the mounting pads on the base of the pedal ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
When this occurs, engine run-on and subsequent loss of operator control via the normal throttle mechanism can occur, which could result in a vehicle accident.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1994 International Harvester 2554, 1995 International Harvester 2554, 1994 International Harvester 3600, 1995 International Harvester 3600, 1994 International Harvester 3800, 1995 International Harvester 3800, 1994 International Harvester 4700, 1995 International Harvester 4700, 1994 International Harvester 4800, 1995 International Harvester 4800, 1994 International Harvester 4900, 1995 International Harvester 4900, 1994 International Harvester 8100, 1995 International Harvester 8100 |
| Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO-CHARGER |
| Recall Summary: Four compression backplate retaining fasteners on the turbo-charger were torqued only hand tight. This allows the fasteners to loosen, and causes oil to leak into the compressor air side of the turbo-charger which, when coupled with the heat precipitated by the compressor and the mixing action of ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Feb. 25, 2003 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc | 35,074 |
| Nov. 12, 1996 | Exterior Lighting:turn Signal:switch | 171,638 |
| Sep. 13, 1996 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock | 580 |
| Sep. 21, 1995 | Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 745 |
| Oct. 7, 1994 | Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal | 6,449 |
| Aug. 2, 1994 | Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline:turbo-charger | 373 |
| Nov. 12, 1993 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 942 |
| Jul. 7, 1993 | Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:mounting | 10,629 |
| May. 21, 1993 | Suspension:rear:springs:air Suspension System | 193 |
| Feb. 22, 1993 | Vehicle Speed Control:linkages | 598 |
| Jul. 20, 1992 | Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly | 185,000 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 2001 International Harvester 3600 | 1 |
| 2000 International Harvester 3600 | 1 |
| 1999 International Harvester 3600 | 1 |
| 1996 International Harvester 3600 | 1 |
| 1995 International Harvester 3600 | 3 |
| 1994 International Harvester 3600 | 6 |
| 1993 International Harvester 3600 | 6 |
| 1992 International Harvester 3600 | 8 |
| 1991 International Harvester 3600 | 4 |
| 1989 International Harvester 3600 | 2 |
| 1988 International Harvester 3600 | 2 |
| 1987 International Harvester 3600 | 2 |
| 1986 International Harvester 3600 | 2 |
| 1985 International Harvester 3600 | 2 |
| 1984 International Harvester 3600 | 2 |
| 1983 International Harvester 3600 | 2 |
| 1982 International Harvester 3600 | 2 |
| 1981 International Harvester 3600 | 2 |
| 1980 International Harvester 3600 | 1 |
| 1979 International Harvester 3600 | 1 |