There have been 7 safety recalls for the International Harvester FE. 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 FE.
The corrupt wheel speed signals may improperly activate the abs, instead of deactivating the abs. This may result in the driver experiencing a hard pedal feel and a decrease in deceleration at the end of the stop, resulting in extended stopping distances which could cause a vehicle crash, possibly resulting in property damage, personal injury, or death.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2002 International 1552, 2003 International 1552, 2004 International 1552, 1999 International 1652, 2000 International 1652, 2001 International 1652, 2002 International 1652, 2003 International 1652, 2004 International 1652, 2002 International 3000, 2003 International 3000, 2004 International 3000, 2002 International 3400, 2003 International 3400, 2004 International 3400, 2002 International 3800, 2003 International 3800, 2004 International 3800, 2002 International 4700, 2003 International 4700, 2004 International 4700, 2002 International 4900, 2003 International 4900, 2004 International 4900, 2002 International CE, 2003 International CE, 2004 International CE, 2002 International FE, 2003 International FE, 2004 International FE, 2002 International RE, 2003 International RE, 2004 International RE, 1999 International Harvester 1552, 2000 International Harvester 1552, 2001 International Harvester 1552, 1999 International Harvester 3000, 2000 International Harvester 3000, 2001 International Harvester 3000, 1999 International Harvester 3400, 2000 International Harvester 3400, 2001 International Harvester 3400, 1999 International Harvester 3800, 2000 International Harvester 3800, 2001 International Harvester 3800, 1999 International Harvester 4700, 2000 International Harvester 4700, 2001 International Harvester 4700, 1999 International Harvester 4900, 2000 International Harvester 4900, 2001 International Harvester 4900, 1999 International Harvester CE, 2000 International Harvester CE, 2001 International Harvester CE, 1999 International Harvester FE, 2000 International Harvester FE, 2001 International Harvester FE, 1999 International Harvester RE, 2000 International Harvester RE, 2001 International Harvester RE |
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR |
| Recall Summary: On certain school buses and truck model vehicles manufactured between February 28, 1999, through April 5, 2004, the anti-lock brake system electronic control unit (ecu) may misinterpret a corrupt wheel speed signal. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
If the bolt catches on the hole, the boot may restrict the movement of the steering wheel which could result in a vehicle crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2002 International 3000, 2003 International 3000, 2002 International FE, 2003 International FE, 2002 International RE, 2003 International RE, 1993 International Harvester 3000, 1994 International Harvester 3000, 1995 International Harvester 3000, 1996 International Harvester 3000, 1997 International Harvester 3000, 1998 International Harvester 3000, 1999 International Harvester 3000, 2000 International Harvester 3000, 2001 International Harvester 3000, 1993 International Harvester FE, 1994 International Harvester FE, 1995 International Harvester FE, 1996 International Harvester FE, 1997 International Harvester FE, 1998 International Harvester FE, 1999 International Harvester FE, 2000 International Harvester FE, 2001 International Harvester FE, 1993 International Harvester RE, 1994 International Harvester RE, 1995 International Harvester RE, 1996 International Harvester RE, 1997 International Harvester RE, 1998 International Harvester RE, 1999 International Harvester RE, 2000 International Harvester RE, 2001 International Harvester RE |
| Component: STEERING |
| Recall Summary: On certain school, transit, and commercial buses equipped with adjustable steering columns, the steering shaft pinch bolt interferes with the rubber boot that protects it. Over time, a hole may wear into the boot and catch the bolt. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
The combination of the following factors may collectively result in an unreasonable risk to motor vehicle safety: potential fire at a wheel end, high incident rates of stuck calipers, and evacuation and containment concerns relating to multiple passengers.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1997 International 1652, 1998 International 1652, 1999 International 1652, 2000 International 1652, 2001 International 1652, 2002 International 1652, 1997 International 3200, 1998 International 3200, 1999 International 3200, 2000 International 3200, 2001 International 3200, 2002 International 3200, 2003 International 3200, 1997 International 3400, 1998 International 3400, 2002 International 3400, 2003 International 3400, 1997 International 3600, 1998 International 3600, 2002 International 3600, 2003 International 3600, 2002 International 3800, 2003 International 3800, 1997 International 4200, 1998 International 4200, 1999 International 4200, 2000 International 4200, 2001 International 4200, 2002 International 4200, 1997 International 4300, 1998 International 4300, 1999 International 4300, 2002 International 4300, 1997 International 4400, 1998 International 4400, 1999 International 4400, 2002 International 4400, 1997 International 4700 4x2, 1998 International 4700 4x2, 1999 International 4700 4x2, 2001 International 4700 4x2, 2002 International 4700 4x2, 1997 International 4700 Lp, 1998 International 4700 Lp, 1999 International 4700 Lp, 2001 International 4700 Lp, 2002 International 4700 Lp, 1997 International 4700 Lpx, 1998 International 4700 Lpx, 1999 International 4700 Lpx, 2001 International 4700 Lpx, 2002 International 4700 Lpx, 1997 International CE, 1998 International CE, 2002 International CE, 2003 International CE, 2002 International FE, 2003 International FE, 2002 International RE, 2003 International RE, 1999 International Harvester 3400, 2000 International Harvester 3400, 2001 International Harvester 3400, 1999 International Harvester 3600, 2000 International Harvester 3600, 2001 International Harvester 3600, 1997 International Harvester 3800, 1998 International Harvester 3800, 1999 International Harvester 3800, 2000 International Harvester 3800, 2001 International Harvester 3800, 2000 International Harvester 4300, 2001 International Harvester 4300, 2000 International Harvester 4400, 2001 International Harvester 4400, 2000 International Harvester 4700 4x2, 2000 International Harvester 4700 Lp, 2000 International Harvester 4700 Lpx, 1999 International Harvester CE, 2000 International Harvester CE, 2001 International Harvester CE, 1997 International Harvester FE, 1998 International Harvester FE, 1999 International Harvester FE, 2000 International Harvester FE, 2001 International Harvester FE, 1997 International Harvester RE, 1998 International Harvester RE, 1999 International Harvester RE, 2000 International Harvester RE, 2001 International Harvester RE |
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC |
| Recall Summary: On certain school and transit buses built with bosch zero offset pin slide (zops) hydraulic disc brakes, the zops hydraulic disc brakes may experience calipers sticking in the applied position, which can result in excessive or abnormal heat generation at one or more of the brakes. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
If the fitting breaks, the rear service brakes will cease to operate without warning, resulting in an extended stopping distance, increasing the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2002 International 3000, 2002 International FE, 2002 International IC, 2002 International RE, 1998 International Harvester 3000, 1999 International Harvester 3000, 2000 International Harvester 3000, 2001 International Harvester 3000, 1998 International Harvester FE, 1999 International Harvester FE, 2000 International Harvester FE, 2001 International Harvester FE, 1998 International Harvester IC, 1999 International Harvester IC, 2000 International Harvester IC, 2001 International Harvester IC, 1998 International Harvester RE, 1999 International Harvester RE, 2000 International Harvester RE, 2001 International Harvester RE |
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE |
| Recall Summary: On certain transit and school buses, a brass fitting connects the double check valve to the brake relay valve. With certain inputs to the vehicle, the weight of the check valve on the fitting can cause the assembly to resonate.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
This condition can result in an extended stopping distance without warning to the driver and the driver may feel the pedal fade or go completely to the floor, increasing the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1992 International Harvester FC, 1993 International Harvester FC, 1994 International Harvester FC, 1995 International Harvester FC, 1996 International Harvester FC, 1997 International Harvester FC, 1992 International Harvester FE, 1993 International Harvester FE, 1994 International Harvester FE, 1995 International Harvester FE, 1996 International Harvester FE, 1997 International Harvester FE, 1992 International Harvester RE, 1993 International Harvester RE, 1994 International Harvester RE, 1995 International Harvester RE, 1996 International Harvester RE, 1997 International Harvester RE |
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER |
| Recall Summary: On certain school buses, galvanic corrosion on the die cast adapter plate causes distortion of the wagon wheel seals that are mounted on the adapter plate. If the seals become distorted, the tipper valves cannot properly seat against the wagon wheel seals.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Jun. 3, 2004 | Service Brakes, Air:antilock:wheel Speed Sensor | 81,883 |
| Jul. 28, 2003 | Steering | 24,375 |
| Feb. 25, 2003 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc | 35,074 |
| May. 20, 2002 | Service Brakes, Air:supply:check Valve | 38,955 |
| Feb. 15, 2002 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:master Cylinder | 2,678 |
| Aug. 26, 2001 | Seats | 3,694 |
| Oct. 16, 2000 | Steering:linkages:link:drag:connection | 15,257 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 2001 International Harvester FE | 5 |
| 2000 International Harvester FE | 5 |
| 1999 International Harvester FE | 5 |
| 1998 International Harvester FE | 3 |
| 1997 International Harvester FE | 3 |
| 1996 International Harvester FE | 2 |
| 1995 International Harvester FE | 2 |
| 1994 International Harvester FE | 2 |
| 1993 International Harvester FE | 2 |
| 1992 International Harvester FE | 1 |