1996 International Harvester 3900 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 1996 International Harvester 3900. Check your own VIN below.
- 1991
- 1992
- 1993
- 1994
- 1995
- 1996
1 safety recall for the 1996 International Harvester 3900
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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Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip (service brakes)
The wiring from the electronic control unit was connected to the wrong wheel sensor or to the wrong brake modulator valve. It is possible that either or both wiring may have occurred at either the front or rear axle or both axles.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the ABS wiring and, if necessary, properly connect.
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 1996 International Harvester 3900. 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 3900 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every International Harvester 3900 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 International Harvester 3900 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 International Harvester 3900 | 2 | 0 |
| 1993 International Harvester 3900 | 2 | 0 |
| 1994 International Harvester 3900 | 2 | 0 |
| 1995 International Harvester 3900 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 International Harvester 3900 | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 1996 International Harvester 3900
How do I know if my 1996 International Harvester 3900 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. 1 campaign currently lists the 1996 International Harvester 3900; your car may already have been repaired under it.
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 96V174000).
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.
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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.