Safety Recalls of International Harvester 9370 Vehicles

There have been 4 safety recalls for the International Harvester 9370. 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 9370.

NHTSA Recall #: 88V086000; May. 23, 1988

Fasteners could work loose, causing mounting angles tofail and result in separation of the 5th wheel from the truck.

Recalled Vehicles: 1988 International Harvester 9370
Component: TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
Recall Summary: Too much distance between bolts securing the 5th wheel mounting angles to the frame side rail places stress on mounting fasteners. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 88V012000; Jan. 28, 1988

Drag link can loosen and rotate sufficiently to catchand hang up on the spring bracket and could result in a vehicle crash withoutprior warning.

Recalled Vehicles: 1988 International Harvester 9370
Component: STEERING:LINKAGES:LINK:DRAG:CONNECTION
Recall Summary: Steering drag link may be too close to the left front spring bracket. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 86V085000; Jul. 1, 1986

Recalled Vehicles: 1986 International Harvester 9370, 1986 International Harvester 9670, 1986 International Harvester Cargostar Series, 1986 International Harvester S Series
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Recall Summary: Truck tractor to trailer hoses installed on these trucks may not meet adhesion requirements of fmvss 106, hydraulic brake hoses. The hose outer cover and braid did not with stand tensile force required by the standard.... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 86V052000; Apr. 8, 1986

Recalled Vehicles: 1985 International Harvester 9370, 1986 International Harvester 9370, 1985 International Harvester 9670, 1986 International Harvester 9670, 1985 International Harvester Paystar, 1986 International Harvester Paystar, 1985 International Harvester S Series, 1986 International Harvester S Series
Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Recall Summary: The seat belts loosen as truck is driven. The non locking retractor takes up any belt slack, giving false impression that the belt is still tight. Consequence of defect: the defect can increase the possibility of injury to the belt wearer in event of a vehicle crash. ... Details of this recall 🔎

Table 1. Historical Recalls of International Harvester 9370 Vehicles

Date Component Vehicle Affected
May. 23, 1988   Trailer Hitches:fifth Wheel Assembly 282
Jan. 28, 1988   Steering:linkages:link:drag:connection 1,254
Jul. 1, 1986   Service Brakes, Air:supply:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings 3,226
Apr. 8, 1986   Seat Belts:front:anchorage 5,940


Table 2. Recall Statistics of International Harvester 9370 Model Years

Model# Recalls
1988 International Harvester 9370 2
1986 International Harvester 9370 2
1985 International Harvester 9370 1