There have been 10 safety recalls for the International Harvester S1800. 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 S1800.
| 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 🔎 |
| 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 🔎 |
| Recalled Vehicles: 1980 International Harvester S1700, 1981 International Harvester S1700, 1982 International Harvester S1700, 1983 International Harvester S1700, 1984 International Harvester S1700, 1980 International Harvester S1800, 1981 International Harvester S1800, 1982 International Harvester S1800, 1983 International Harvester S1800, 1984 International Harvester S1800, 1980 International Harvester S1900, 1981 International Harvester S1900, 1982 International Harvester S1900, 1983 International Harvester S1900, 1984 International Harvester S1900 |
| Component: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS |
| Recall Summary: Within the steering system, high operating temperatures may cause eventual deterioration of the hose which returns power steering fluid to the pump. The hose may rupture and power steering assist will be lost. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| 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 🔎 |
| Recalled Vehicles: 1982 International Harvester Cargostar Series, 1983 International Harvester Cargostar Series, 1982 International Harvester CO1700, 1983 International Harvester CO1700, 1982 International Harvester CO1800, 1983 International Harvester CO1800, 1982 International Harvester CO1900, 1983 International Harvester CO1900, 1982 International Harvester S Series, 1983 International Harvester S Series, 1982 International Harvester S1700, 1983 International Harvester S1700, 1982 International Harvester S1800, 1983 International Harvester S1800, 1982 International Harvester S1900, 1983 International Harvester S1900 |
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DRUM:DRUM |
| Recall Summary: The 3/4 inch diameter fasteners which join the rear axle brake drum to the wheels were not tightened properly. These fasteners may loosen during vehicle operation, causing damage to the drum and brakes of the wheel. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| 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 |
| Dec. 2, 1983 | Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:hose, Piping, And Connections | 1,387 |
| Aug. 17, 1983 | Steering:linkages:tie Rod Assembly | 1,318 |
| Mar. 14, 1983 | Service Brakes, Air:drum:drum | 1,900 |
| Jan. 10, 1983 | Steering:gear Box (other Than Rack And Pinion) | 3,500 |
| Apr. 23, 1982 | Power Train:clutch Assembly:pedal/linkage | 11,130 |
| Oct. 22, 1981 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 1,500 |
| Mar. 25, 1981 | Steering:linkages:tie Rod Assembly | 6,700 |
| Mar. 19, 1980 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 4,180 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 1985 International Harvester S1800 | 2 |
| 1984 International Harvester S1800 | 3 |
| 1983 International Harvester S1800 | 6 |
| 1982 International Harvester S1800 | 6 |
| 1981 International Harvester S1800 | 6 |
| 1980 International Harvester S1800 | 8 |
| 1979 International Harvester S1800 | 4 |
| 1978 International Harvester S1800 | 3 |
| 1977 International Harvester S1800 | 1 |