There have been 7 safety recalls for the International Harvester Scout Series. 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 Scout Series.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1979 International Harvester Scout Series, 1980 International Harvester Scout Series |
| Component: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD |
| Recall Summary: A number of vehicles may not be in compliance with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 212, "windshield mounting", as a result of improper seal cleaning or adhesive misapplication. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Recalled Vehicles: 1980 International Harvester Scout Series |
| Component: WHEELS |
| Recall Summary: Vehicles may have mounting studs which were not seated flush with the rotor face and lug nuts that may not be sufficient to seat those studs. Wheel loosening can result and continued operation could allow the wheel to disengage from the vehicle. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Recalled Vehicles: 1978 International Harvester Scout Series |
| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY |
| Recall Summary: Due to incorrect clipping of the fuel line at the right front inner fender splash panel, the line could sever or become partially cut by the lower edge of the splash panel, in the event of a vehicle impact. These vehicles do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Recalled Vehicles: 1976 International Harvester Scout Series, 1977 International Harvester Scout Series, 1978 International Harvester Scout Series |
| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK |
| Recall Summary: The wiring harness may have been entrapped, out of position, in a pinched condition at a frame outrigger during assembly of the body chassis. The trailer feed wire is not protected by a fuse or circuit and is susceptible to a short circuit occurrence. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Recalled Vehicles: 1974 International Harvester Scout Series, 1975 International Harvester Scout Series |
| Component: STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM |
| Recall Summary: ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Aug. 20, 1980 | Visibility:windshield | 44,900 |
| Mar. 19, 1980 | Wheel | 1,633 |
| Feb. 21, 1979 | Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery | 4,300 |
| May. 3, 1978 | Electrical System:wiring: Rear Compartment/trunk | 20,398 |
| Nov. 15, 1974 | Steering:linkages:knuckle:spindle:arm | 3,000 |
| Apr. 10, 1973 | Fuel System, Gasoline:carburetor System | 1,500 |
| Jan. 1, 1972 | Seats:front Assembly:recliner | 9,000 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 1980 International Harvester Scout Series | 2 |
| 1979 International Harvester Scout Series | 1 |
| 1978 International Harvester Scout Series | 2 |
| 1977 International Harvester Scout Series | 1 |
| 1976 International Harvester Scout Series | 1 |
| 1975 International Harvester Scout Series | 1 |
| 1974 International Harvester Scout Series | 1 |
| 1973 International Harvester Scout Series | 1 |
| 1972 International Harvester Scout Series | 1 |
| 1971 International Harvester Scout Series | 1 |