1996 International Harvester 8100 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 1996 International Harvester 8100, and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 1996 International Harvester 8100
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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Slack adjusters (service brakes)
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with air brake haldex automatic slack adjusters, long stroke brake chambers, and dana brakes. The automatic slack adjuster anchor brackets can fail due to fatigue fracture and completely separate, causing the slack adjusters to function as manual slack adjusters.
Remedy: Dealers will install a new bracket on each suspect slack adjuster. Owner notification began february 22, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive…
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Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes)
These vehicles were built with an improperly plumbed brake system which affects the braking on the rear axle when running either bobtail or pulling a trailer.
Remedy: Navistar dealers will inspect vehicles and repair by installing brake lines and fittings as required.
1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1996 International Harvester 8100 have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA; 1 describe a fire. Complaints peaked in 2002 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“While driving, a rear brake overheated and caused a tire to blowout, consumer pulled over and the tires caught on fire, ohio traffic police report. #10-91-174 *slc”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 24, 2002 · Service brakes, air
Compare International Harvester 8100 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every International Harvester 8100 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 International Harvester 8100 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993 International Harvester 8100 | 1 | 0 |
| 1994 International Harvester 8100 | 2 | 0 |
| 1995 International Harvester 8100 | 3 | 0 |
| 1996 International Harvester 8100 | 2 | 1 |
| 1997 International Harvester 8100 | 3 | 0 |
| 1998 International Harvester 8100 | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 International Harvester 8100 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 International Harvester 8100 | 2 | 0 |
| 2001 International Harvester 8100 | 2 | 0 |
Checking a specific 1996 International Harvester 8100
How do I know if my 1996 International Harvester 8100 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. 2 campaigns currently list the 1996 International Harvester 8100; 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 01V023000).
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.