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1991 International Harvester 3900FC Recalls, Complaints & Specs

5 safety recalls list the 1991 International Harvester 3900FC. Check your own VIN below.

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5 safety recalls for the 1991 International Harvester 3900FC

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Mounting (fuel system)

    NHTSA 93V112000 Reported 10,629 vehicles potentially affected INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE

    The fuel tank cage assembly bolts mounting the vertical straps to the horizontal angle were assembled with the threaded end of the bolts facing the fuel tank.

    Remedy: The fuel tank cage mounting bolts will be removed and reinstalled with the bolt head toward the tank.

  2. Air suspension system (suspension)

    NHTSA 93V092000 Reported 193 vehicles potentially affected INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE

    The pressure relief valve was omitted in the air tank. The air tank is the reservoir for the air suspension and is not brake related. Without the pressure relief valve, there is no back-up system to limit air pressure in the air suspension system.

    Remedy: Install a pressure relief valve in the air tank.

  3. Tank assembly (fuel system)

    NHTSA 92V102000 Reported 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.

  4. Hose, piping, and connections (steering)

    NHTSA 92V096000 Reported 1,184 vehicles potentially affected NAVISTAR INTL CORP.

    The power steering return hose was incorrectly routed, and could kink and reduce power steering assist.

    Remedy: Install a new, correctly routed, power steering return assembly.

  5. Steering wheel/handle bar (steering)

    NHTSA 91V208000 Reported 62 vehicles potentially affected NAVISTAR INTL CORP.

    The pinch bolt connecting the upper steering column to the lower steering column may not have been properly tightened and separation of upper and lower steering columns can occur.

    Remedy: Tighten the upper pinch bolt as required.

No owner complaints on file

NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 1991 International Harvester 3900FC. 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 3900FC model years

Recall and complaint counts for every International Harvester 3900FC model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1979 International Harvester 3900FC10
1980 International Harvester 3900FC10
1981 International Harvester 3900FC10
1982 International Harvester 3900FC10
1983 International Harvester 3900FC10
1984 International Harvester 3900FC10
1985 International Harvester 3900FC10
1986 International Harvester 3900FC10
1987 International Harvester 3900FC10
1988 International Harvester 3900FC10
1989 International Harvester 3900FC10
1991 International Harvester 3900FC50
1992 International Harvester 3900FC60
1993 International Harvester 3900FC20
1994 International Harvester 3900FC10
1995 International Harvester 3900FC10

Checking a specific 1991 International Harvester 3900FC

How do I know if my 1991 International Harvester 3900FC 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. 5 campaigns currently list the 1991 International Harvester 3900FC; 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 91V208000).

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

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.