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Safety Recalls of International Harvester 3900 Vehicles

There have been 2 safety recalls for the International Harvester 3900. 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 3900.

NHTSA Recall #: 96V174000; Sep. 13, 1996

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 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 93V201000; Dec. 3, 1993

Should the accelerator rod and hand throttle cable bindin partial or full throttle position, loss of vehicle control could occur,resulting in an accident.

Recalled Vehicles: 1991 International Harvester 3900, 1992 International Harvester 3900, 1993 International Harvester 3900, 1994 International Harvester 3900

Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Recall Summary: The hand throttle cable may be mis-aligned with the accelerator rod causing the hand throttle cable to "saw" into the accelerator rod. This can cause the accelerator and hand throttle cable to bind in a partial or full throttle position. ... Details of this recall 🔎

Table 1. Historical Recalls of International Harvester 3900 Vehicles

Date	Component	Vehicle Affected
Sep. 13, 1996	Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock	580
Dec. 3, 1993	Vehicle Speed Control	1,050

Table 2. Recall Statistics of International Harvester 3900 Model Years

Model	# Recalls
1996 International Harvester 3900	1
1995 International Harvester 3900	1
1994 International Harvester 3900	2
1993 International Harvester 3900	2
1992 International Harvester 3900	2
1991 International Harvester 3900	1