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Safety Recalls of International Harvester S1600 Vehicles

There have been 4 safety recalls for the International Harvester S1600. 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 S1600.

NHTSA Recall #: 86V026000; Jan. 14, 1986

Recalled Vehicles: 1978 International Harvester S1600, 1979 International Harvester S1600, 1980 International Harvester S1600, 1981 International Harvester S1600, 1982 International Harvester S1600, 1983 International Harvester S1600, 1984 International Harvester S1600, 1985 International Harvester S1600, 1978 International Harvester S1700, 1979 International Harvester S1700, 1980 International Harvester S1700, 1981 International Harvester S1700, 1982 International Harvester S1700, 1983 International Harvester S1700, 1984 International Harvester S1700, 1985 International Harvester S1700, 1978 International Harvester S1800, 1979 International Harvester S1800, 1980 International Harvester S1800, 1981 International Harvester S1800, 1982 International Harvester S1800, 1983 International Harvester S1800, 1984 International Harvester S1800, 1985 International Harvester S1800, 1978 International Harvester S1900, 1979 International Harvester S1900, 1980 International Harvester S1900, 1981 International Harvester S1900, 1982 International Harvester S1900, 1983 International Harvester S1900, 1984 International Harvester S1900, 1985 International Harvester S1900, 1978 International Harvester S2100, 1979 International Harvester S2100, 1980 International Harvester S2100, 1981 International Harvester S2100, 1982 International Harvester S2100, 1983 International Harvester S2100, 1984 International Harvester S2100, 1985 International Harvester S2100

Component: STEERING:LINKAGES:ARM:IDLER AND ATTACHMENT

Recall Summary: Steering arm may crack after repeated full lock turns due to the lack of end-of-travel relief features. Consequence of defect: loss of steering control would be experienced if cracks expand to complete fracture of the arm, and a crash could occur without prior warning. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 85V037000; Apr. 2, 1985

Recalled Vehicles: 1978 International Harvester S1600, 1979 International Harvester S1600, 1980 International Harvester S1600, 1981 International Harvester S1600, 1982 International Harvester S1600, 1983 International Harvester S1600, 1984 International Harvester S1600, 1985 International Harvester S1600, 1978 International Harvester S1700, 1979 International Harvester S1700, 1980 International Harvester S1700, 1981 International Harvester S1700, 1982 International Harvester S1700, 1983 International Harvester S1700, 1984 International Harvester S1700, 1985 International Harvester S1700, 1978 International Harvester S1800, 1979 International Harvester S1800, 1980 International Harvester S1800, 1981 International Harvester S1800, 1982 International Harvester S1800, 1983 International Harvester S1800, 1984 International Harvester S1800, 1985 International Harvester S1800, 1978 International Harvester S1824, 1979 International Harvester S1824, 1980 International Harvester S1824, 1981 International Harvester S1824, 1982 International Harvester S1824, 1983 International Harvester S1824, 1984 International Harvester S1824, 1985 International Harvester S1824, 1978 International Harvester S1900, 1979 International Harvester S1900, 1980 International Harvester S1900, 1981 International Harvester S1900, 1982 International Harvester S1900, 1983 International Harvester S1900, 1984 International Harvester S1900, 1985 International Harvester S1900

Component: STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM

Recall Summary: The steering arm may crack after repeated full-lock turns. Consequence of defect: if cracks progress to complete fracture of the arm, steering control would be lost and a vehicle accident could occur. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 83V075000; Aug. 17, 1983

Recalled Vehicles: 1983 International Harvester S1600, 1983 International Harvester S1700, 1983 International Harvester S1800, 1983 International Harvester S1900

Component: STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

Recall Summary: The nuts that mount the tie rod ends to the steering arms may not have been securely fastened; the nuts could loosen and eventually fall off. Also, tie rod tubes on some axle assemblies may be too short. Either condition could lead to a separation of the tie rod from the steering arm. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 80V030000; Mar. 19, 1980

Recalled Vehicles: 1979 International Harvester S1600, 1980 International Harvester S1600, 1979 International Harvester S1700, 1980 International Harvester S1700, 1979 International Harvester S1800, 1980 International Harvester S1800, 1979 International Harvester S1900, 1980 International Harvester S1900

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Recall Summary: The brake fluid lines which run to and from the frame mounted power assist unit may be incorrectly routed resulting in the lines rubbing or chafing on a fender splash shield bracket. ... Details of this recall 🔎

Table 1. Historical Recalls of International Harvester S1600 Vehicles

Date	Component	Vehicle Affected
Jan. 14, 1986	Steering:linkages:arm:idler And Attachment	120,292
Apr. 2, 1985	Steering:linkages:knuckle:spindle:arm	31,746
Aug. 17, 1983	Steering:linkages:tie Rod Assembly	1,318
Mar. 19, 1980	Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings	4,180

Table 2. Recall Statistics of International Harvester S1600 Model Years

Model	# Recalls
1985 International Harvester S1600	2
1984 International Harvester S1600	2
1983 International Harvester S1600	3
1982 International Harvester S1600	2
1981 International Harvester S1600	2
1980 International Harvester S1600	3
1979 International Harvester S1600	3
1978 International Harvester S1600	2