1983 International Harvester 1753 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
3 safety recalls list the 1983 International Harvester 1753. Check your own VIN below.
3 safety recalls for the 1983 International Harvester 1753
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Switch (exterior lighting)
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.
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Shaft pitman (steering)
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.
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Tank assembly (fuel system)
The fuel system failed the crash barrier test.
Remedy: Modify the fuel tank cage to comply with FMVSS 301.
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 1983 International Harvester 1753. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.
Compare International Harvester 1753 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every International Harvester 1753 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1978 International Harvester 1753 | 1 | 0 |
| 1979 International Harvester 1753 | 2 | 0 |
| 1980 International Harvester 1753 | 2 | 0 |
| 1981 International Harvester 1753 | 3 | 0 |
| 1982 International Harvester 1753 | 3 | 0 |
| 1983 International Harvester 1753 | 3 | 0 |
| 1984 International Harvester 1753 | 3 | 0 |
| 1985 International Harvester 1753 | 3 | 0 |
| 1986 International Harvester 1753 | 3 | 0 |
| 1987 International Harvester 1753 | 3 | 0 |
| 1988 International Harvester 1753 | 3 | 0 |
| 1989 International Harvester 1753 | 3 | 0 |
| 1991 International Harvester 1753 | 2 | 0 |
| 1992 International Harvester 1753 | 2 | 0 |
Checking a specific 1983 International Harvester 1753
How do I know if my 1983 International Harvester 1753 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 3 campaigns currently list the 1983 International Harvester 1753; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised International Harvester dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 92V102000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other International Harvester models
- School Bus42 complaints
- 380041 complaints
- 470040 complaints
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- Conventional10 complaints
- 94008 complaints
- 93007 complaints
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.