There have been 6 safety recalls for the International Harvester 3900FC. 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 3900FC.
A false warning of the brake pressure warning light can cause the driver to ignore a warning when an actual problem exists which could result in an accident.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1992 International Harvester 3900FC, 1993 International Harvester 3900FC, 1994 International Harvester 3900FC, 1995 International Harvester 3900FC |
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:HYDRAULIC |
| Recall Summary: The hydraulic brake system on these buses uses two hydraulic pressure switches to operate the brake lights and the brake booster pump. The brake pressure warning light can activate when actual system failure has not occurred. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
If the fuel tank cage is struck with sufficient force itis possible for the bolts to pierce the fuel tank and cause fuel leakage. Fuel leakage exposed to a source of ignition can result in a fire.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1991 International Harvester 3600, 1992 International Harvester 3600, 1991 International Harvester 3700, 1992 International Harvester 3700, 1991 International Harvester 3800, 1992 International Harvester 3800, 1991 International Harvester 3900FC, 1992 International Harvester 3900FC |
| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING |
| Recall Summary: The fuel tank cage assembly bolts mounting the vertical straps to the horizontal angle were assembled with the threaded end of the bolts facing the fuel tank. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Lack of a back-up system to limit air pressure build upcan cause excessive pressure in the air tank and can cause the tank to rupture. This can result in personal injury to anyone in the vicinity.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1991 International 1652SC, 1992 International 1652SC, 1993 International 1652SC, 1991 International Harvester 3600, 1992 International Harvester 3600, 1993 International Harvester 3600, 1991 International Harvester 3700, 1992 International Harvester 3700, 1993 International Harvester 3700, 1991 International Harvester 3800, 1992 International Harvester 3800, 1993 International Harvester 3800, 1991 International Harvester 3900FC, 1992 International Harvester 3900FC, 1993 International Harvester 3900FC, 1991 International Harvester 4700, 1992 International Harvester 4700, 1993 International Harvester 4700, 1991 International Harvester 4900, 1992 International Harvester 4900, 1993 International Harvester 4900 |
| Component: SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM |
| Recall Summary: The pressure relief valve was omitted in the air tank. The air tank is the reservoir for the air suspension and is not brake related. Without the pressure relief valve, there is no back-up system to limit air pressure in the air suspension system. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
The fuel tank was punctured, resulting in fluid lossgreater than allowed by fmvss 301, "fuel system integrity". Fuel spills ina collision could lead to a vehicle fire if exposed to a source of ignition.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1990 International 1723, 1990 International 1753, 1990 International 1823, 1990 International 1853, 1990 International 1853FC, 1990 International 3600, 1990 International 3700, 1990 International 3800, 1990 International 3900FC, 1979 International Harvester 1723, 1980 International Harvester 1723, 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, 1979 International Harvester 1753, 1980 International Harvester 1753, 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, 1979 International Harvester 1823, 1980 International Harvester 1823, 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, 1979 International Harvester 1853, 1980 International Harvester 1853, 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, 1979 International Harvester 1853FC, 1980 International Harvester 1853FC, 1981 International Harvester 1853FC, 1982 International Harvester 1853FC, 1983 International Harvester 1853FC, 1984 International Harvester 1853FC, 1985 International Harvester 1853FC, 1986 International Harvester 1853FC, 1987 International Harvester 1853FC, 1988 International Harvester 1853FC, 1989 International Harvester 1853FC, 1991 International Harvester 1853FC, 1992 International Harvester 1853FC, 1979 International Harvester 3600, 1980 International Harvester 3600, 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, 1979 International Harvester 3700, 1980 International Harvester 3700, 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, 1979 International Harvester 3800, 1980 International Harvester 3800, 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, 1979 International Harvester 3900FC, 1980 International Harvester 3900FC, 1981 International Harvester 3900FC, 1982 International Harvester 3900FC, 1983 International Harvester 3900FC, 1984 International Harvester 3900FC, 1985 International Harvester 3900FC, 1986 International Harvester 3900FC, 1987 International Harvester 3900FC, 1988 International Harvester 3900FC, 1989 International Harvester 3900FC, 1991 International Harvester 3900FC, 1992 International Harvester 3900FC |
| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY |
| Recall Summary: The fuel system failed the crash barrier test. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
If the power steering return hose kinks and the powerassist is reduced or lost, it could result in loss of steering control andan accident.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1991 International Harvester 3900FC, 1992 International Harvester 3900FC |
| Component: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS |
| Recall Summary: The power steering return hose was incorrectly routed, and could kink and reduce power steering assist. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Nov. 28, 1994 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:hydraulic | 62 |
| 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 |
| Jul. 7, 1992 | Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:hose, Piping, And Connections | 1,184 |
| Nov. 27, 1991 | Steering:wheel And Handle Bar | 62 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 1995 International Harvester 3900FC | 1 |
| 1994 International Harvester 3900FC | 1 |
| 1993 International Harvester 3900FC | 2 |
| 1992 International Harvester 3900FC | 6 |
| 1991 International Harvester 3900FC | 5 |
| 1989 International Harvester 3900FC | 1 |
| 1988 International Harvester 3900FC | 1 |
| 1987 International Harvester 3900FC | 1 |
| 1986 International Harvester 3900FC | 1 |
| 1985 International Harvester 3900FC | 1 |
| 1984 International Harvester 3900FC | 1 |
| 1983 International Harvester 3900FC | 1 |
| 1982 International Harvester 3900FC | 1 |
| 1981 International Harvester 3900FC | 1 |
| 1980 International Harvester 3900FC | 1 |
| 1979 International Harvester 3900FC | 1 |