There have been 15 safety recalls for the International Harvester 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 Harvester 3800.
Cracks can initiate and result in separation of the threaded end of the pinion resulting in separation of the yoke and drive line from the rear axle increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1997 International Harvester 3800, 1997 International Harvester 4700, 1997 International Harvester 4900, 1997 International Harvester 8100, 1997 International Harvester 8200, 1997 International Harvester 9200, 1997 International Harvester 9400 |
| Component: SUSPENSION:REAR |
| Recall Summary: Vehicle description: school buses and heavy duty trucks equipped with rear axle assemblies produced by dana spicer. Certain rear axle assemblies were improperly heat treated which could allow pinion breakage at the pinion threads. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Should the accelerator pedal contact the floor, the pedal could get caught and not return to the idle position increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1996 International Harvester 3800, 1997 International Harvester 3800 |
| Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL |
| Recall Summary: Vehicle description: school buses equipped with the International i6 electronic engine and an extra thick bus body floor. The accelerator pedal to floor clearance is approximately 1. 2 inches with a standard bus body floor.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
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 🔎 |
Separation of the axle spindle from the axle housing can result in loss of vehicle control and a possible accident.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1982 International Harvester 1723, 1982 International Harvester 1724, 1982 International Harvester 1754, 1982 International Harvester 1824, 1982 International Harvester 1853, 1982 International Harvester 1854, 1982 International Harvester 1925, 1982 International Harvester 3800 |
| Component: SUSPENSION:REAR |
| Recall Summary: The axle housings were manufactured with a tight friction weld curl radius on the inside diameter of the axle housing. Under operational loads, cracks can initiate at the weld curl radius on the inside of the housing.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Jun. 3, 2004 | Service Brakes, Air:antilock:wheel Speed Sensor | 81,883 |
| Feb. 25, 2003 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc | 35,074 |
| May. 23, 2000 | Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:pump | 4,534 |
| Nov. 27, 1996 | Suspension:rear | 233 |
| Nov. 27, 1996 | Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal | 727 |
| Nov. 12, 1996 | Exterior Lighting:turn Signal:switch | 171,638 |
| Sep. 13, 1996 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock | 580 |
| Jun. 11, 1996 | Suspension:rear | 588 |
| Mar. 1, 1996 | Wheels:center Section | 206 |
| Jun. 27, 1995 | Vehicle Speed Control:cables | 21,742 |
| Aug. 2, 1994 | Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline:turbo-charger | 373 |
| Jul. 19, 1994 | Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal | 2,708 |
| Jul. 7, 1993 | Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:mounting | 10,629 |
| May. 21, 1993 | Suspension:rear:springs:air Suspension System | 193 |
| Jul. 20, 1992 | Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly | 185,000 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 2001 International Harvester 3800 | 2 |
| 2000 International Harvester 3800 | 3 |
| 1999 International Harvester 3800 | 2 |
| 1998 International Harvester 3800 | 1 |
| 1997 International Harvester 3800 | 3 |
| 1996 International Harvester 3800 | 3 |
| 1995 International Harvester 3800 | 4 |
| 1994 International Harvester 3800 | 4 |
| 1993 International Harvester 3800 | 4 |
| 1992 International Harvester 3800 | 5 |
| 1991 International Harvester 3800 | 5 |
| 1989 International Harvester 3800 | 3 |
| 1988 International Harvester 3800 | 2 |
| 1987 International Harvester 3800 | 2 |
| 1986 International Harvester 3800 | 2 |
| 1985 International Harvester 3800 | 2 |
| 1984 International Harvester 3800 | 2 |
| 1983 International Harvester 3800 | 2 |
| 1982 International Harvester 3800 | 3 |
| 1981 International Harvester 3800 | 2 |
| 1980 International Harvester 3800 | 1 |
| 1979 International Harvester 3800 | 1 |