International Harvester 1753 Recalls & Complaints by Model Year

NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls and 0 owner complaints across 14 model years of the International Harvester 1753 (1978–1992).

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All International Harvester 1753 recalls (4)

Every NHTSA safety campaign that lists a International Harvester 1753, most recent first, with the model years each one covers.

1. Switch (exterior lighting)

   NHTSA 96V192000 Reported November 12, 1996 171,638 vehicles potentially affected INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE

   These buses have a turn signal lever that will not operate consistently in the lane change mode if the lever is not moved to the position where resistance to movement is felt.

   Remedy: Operators will be mailed information concerning the proper method of using turn signals. A decal will also be provided to be placed on the instrument panel of each bus.

   Model years: 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1991, 1992

2. Shaft pitman (steering)

   NHTSA 92V153000 Reported October 24, 1992 145,682 vehicles potentially affected NAVISTAR INTL CORP.

   The saginaw gear does not relieve pressure when the wheels have been turned fully against the axle stops. The resulting continued pressure on the steering system can result in the development of cracks in the splines of the pitman shaft, which can develop into a complete fracture of the pitman shaft.

   Remedy: Replace the existing pitman shaft in the steering gear assembly with a new, strengthened pitman shaft.

   Model years: 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987

3. Tank assembly (fuel system)

   NHTSA 92V102000 Reported July 20, 1992 185,000 vehicles potentially affected NAVISTAR INTL CORP.

   The fuel system failed the crash barrier test.

   Remedy: Modify the fuel tank cage to comply with FMVSS 301.

   Model years: 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1991, 1992

4. Pump (steering)

   NHTSA 88V157000 Reported October 4, 1988 3,743 vehicles potentially affected NAVISTAR INTL CORP.

   The v belt pulley, which drives the hydraulic pump providing power assist for steering and hydraulic brakes, can fail.

   Remedy: Install different pulley and reinforce power steering pump mounting.

   Model years: 1988, 1989

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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.