There have been 14 safety recalls for the International Harvester S 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 S Series.
Tie rod steering arm could fail, affecting steeringcontrol which could result in a crash without prior warning.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1987 International Harvester Metro, 1987 International Harvester S Series, 1987 International Harvester SC |
| Component: STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY |
| Recall Summary: Right side tie rod steering arm on front steering axle may have missed the heat treatment operations. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Fan could work loose during engine operation andseparate which could result in personal injury to persons near enginecompartment.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1987 International Harvester S Series |
| Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN |
| Recall Summary: Engine viscous fan drive mounting studs located in fan spacer may not be of specified hardness, nor have specified thread locking material. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
This could result in brake failure which could result ina crash without prior warning.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1984 International Harvester Cargostar Series, 1985 International Harvester Cargostar Series, 1986 International Harvester Cargostar Series, 1978 International Harvester S Series, 1979 International Harvester S Series, 1980 International Harvester S Series, 1981 International Harvester S Series, 1982 International Harvester S Series, 1983 International Harvester S Series, 1984 International Harvester S Series, 1985 International Harvester S Series, 1986 International Harvester S Series, 1987 International Harvester S Series |
| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR |
| Recall Summary: Engine and brake backup system have common electrical power source; engine could die from electrical failure of the main power feed from the alternator. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Recalled Vehicles: 1986 International Harvester 9370, 1986 International Harvester 9670, 1986 International Harvester Cargostar Series, 1986 International Harvester S Series |
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
| Recall Summary: Truck tractor to trailer hoses installed on these trucks may not meet adhesion requirements of fmvss 106, hydraulic brake hoses. The hose outer cover and braid did not with stand tensile force required by the standard.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Recalled Vehicles: 1985 International Harvester 9370, 1986 International Harvester 9370, 1985 International Harvester 9670, 1986 International Harvester 9670, 1985 International Harvester Paystar, 1986 International Harvester Paystar, 1985 International Harvester S Series, 1986 International Harvester S Series |
| Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE |
| Recall Summary: The seat belts loosen as truck is driven. The non locking retractor takes up any belt slack, giving false impression that the belt is still tight. Consequence of defect: the defect can increase the possibility of injury to the belt wearer in event of a vehicle crash. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Jun. 20, 1988 | Steering:linkages:tie Rod Assembly | 5,587 |
| Sep. 18, 1987 | Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System:fan | 1,521 |
| Jan. 29, 1987 | Electrical System:alternator/generator/regulator | 101,072 |
| Jul. 1, 1986 | Service Brakes, Air:supply:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 3,226 |
| Apr. 8, 1986 | Seat Belts:front:anchorage | 5,940 |
| Mar. 21, 1986 | Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System | 10,002 |
| Aug. 14, 1984 | Vehicle Speed Control | 16,000 |
| Mar. 14, 1983 | Service Brakes, Air:drum:drum | 1,900 |
| Nov. 17, 1980 | Steering:linkages:tie Rod Assembly | 19,500 |
| Dec. 14, 1979 | Steering:linkages | 400 |
| Oct. 16, 1979 | Equipment:other:labels | 18,778 |
| Sep. 18, 1979 | Service Brakes, Air:drum | 25,000 |
| Feb. 21, 1979 | Wheels:multi Piece | 9,700 |
| Oct. 17, 1977 | Wheels:multi Piece | 21,980 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 1987 International Harvester S Series | 3 |
| 1986 International Harvester S Series | 4 |
| 1985 International Harvester S Series | 3 |
| 1984 International Harvester S Series | 2 |
| 1983 International Harvester S Series | 3 |
| 1982 International Harvester S Series | 3 |
| 1981 International Harvester S Series | 2 |
| 1980 International Harvester S Series | 3 |
| 1979 International Harvester S Series | 5 |
| 1978 International Harvester S Series | 5 |
| 1977 International Harvester S Series | 4 |
| 1976 International Harvester S Series | 2 |
| 1975 International Harvester S Series | 2 |