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Safety Recalls of International Harvester S2500 Vehicles

There have been 3 safety recalls for the International Harvester S2500. 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 S2500.

NHTSA Recall #: 83V074000; Aug. 17, 1983

Recalled Vehicles: 1980 International Harvester S2200, 1981 International Harvester S2200, 1982 International Harvester S2200, 1983 International Harvester S2200, 1980 International Harvester S2300, 1981 International Harvester S2300, 1982 International Harvester S2300, 1983 International Harvester S2300, 1980 International Harvester S2500, 1981 International Harvester S2500, 1982 International Harvester S2500, 1983 International Harvester S2500, 1980 International Harvester S2600, 1981 International Harvester S2600, 1982 International Harvester S2600, 1983 International Harvester S2600

Component: TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY

Recall Summary: Bolts which mount the fifth wheel base plate to the frame brackets may not be securely fastened. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 83V001000; Jan. 10, 1983

Recalled Vehicles: 1977 International Harvester S1700, 1978 International Harvester S1700, 1979 International Harvester S1700, 1980 International Harvester S1700, 1981 International Harvester S1700, 1982 International Harvester S1700, 1983 International Harvester S1700, 1977 International Harvester S1800, 1978 International Harvester S1800, 1979 International Harvester S1800, 1980 International Harvester S1800, 1981 International Harvester S1800, 1982 International Harvester S1800, 1983 International Harvester S1800, 1977 International Harvester S1900, 1978 International Harvester S1900, 1979 International Harvester S1900, 1980 International Harvester S1900, 1981 International Harvester S1900, 1982 International Harvester S1900, 1983 International Harvester S1900, 1977 International Harvester S2100, 1978 International Harvester S2100, 1979 International Harvester S2100, 1980 International Harvester S2100, 1981 International Harvester S2100, 1982 International Harvester S2100, 1983 International Harvester S2100, 1977 International Harvester S2200, 1978 International Harvester S2200, 1979 International Harvester S2200, 1980 International Harvester S2200, 1981 International Harvester S2200, 1982 International Harvester S2200, 1983 International Harvester S2200, 1977 International Harvester S2500, 1978 International Harvester S2500, 1979 International Harvester S2500, 1980 International Harvester S2500, 1981 International Harvester S2500, 1982 International Harvester S2500, 1983 International Harvester S2500

Component: STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)

Recall Summary: Under certain circumstances, the output shaft of the steering gear may develop cracks at a location between the gear and the pitman arm mounting. The suspect component is found on steering gears with the code 05057.... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 81V109000; Sep. 16, 1981

Recalled Vehicles: 1981 International Harvester S2500, 1981 International Harvester S2600

Component: STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR

Recall Summary: The steering column yoke unit may have been assembled with a 3/8 inch bolt and 30-35 ft/lbs of torque instead of the specified 7/16 inch bolt requiring 60-65 ft/lbs. ... Details of this recall 🔎

Table 1. Historical Recalls of International Harvester S2500 Vehicles

Date	Component	Vehicle Affected
Aug. 17, 1983	Trailer Hitches:fifth Wheel Assembly	250
Jan. 10, 1983	Steering:gear Box (other Than Rack And Pinion)	3,500
Sep. 16, 1981	Steering:wheel And Handle Bar	112

Table 2. Recall Statistics of International Harvester S2500 Model Years

Model	# Recalls
1983 International Harvester S2500	2
1982 International Harvester S2500	2
1981 International Harvester S2500	3
1980 International Harvester S2500	2
1979 International Harvester S2500	1
1978 International Harvester S2500	1
1977 International Harvester S2500	1