There have been 2 safety recalls for the International Harvester 8300. 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 8300.
Having the gound path through a smaller gauge wire couldcause the wire to heat enough to cause an in cab fire.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1990 International 8300, 1987 International Harvester 8300, 1988 International Harvester 8300, 1989 International Harvester 8300, 1991 International Harvester 8300 |
| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY |
| Recall Summary: Positive jump start feed stud or cable could make electrical contact with mounting bracket on left rear underside of sleeper box, causing the ground path to be through a smaller gauge wire. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Improperly reflected light could conceivably result inanother vehicle operator failing to see turn signal, with the potential for anaccident.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1987 International Harvester 8300 |
| Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL |
| Recall Summary: Reflector portion of front turn signal lens assembly does not meet photometric requirements of fmvss 108. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Nov. 1, 1990 | Electrical System:battery | 2,399 |
| Aug. 3, 1987 | Exterior Lighting:turn Signal | 263 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 1991 International Harvester 8300 | 1 |
| 1989 International Harvester 8300 | 1 |
| 1988 International Harvester 8300 | 1 |
| 1987 International Harvester 8300 | 2 |