1986 International Harvester 9670 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
3 safety recalls list the 1986 International Harvester 9670. Check your own VIN below.
- 1980
- 1981
- 1982
- 1983
- 1984
- 1985
- 1986
- 1987
- 1989
3 safety recalls for the 1986 International Harvester 9670
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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Structure
Left and right cab steps, located directly under the driver and passenger cab doors, could fail from corrosion.
Remedy: Replace steel tubular steps with new aluminum steps.
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Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes)
Truck tractor to trailer hoses installed on these trucks may not meet adhesion requirements of FMVSS 106, hydraulic brake hoses. The hose outer cover and braid did not with stand tensile force required by the standard. Consequence of defect: the hose may fail causing partial loss of braking capability which could lead to a crash if all…
Remedy: Replace hose assembly if of the suspect date code.
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Anchorage (seat belts)
The seat belts loosen as truck is driven. The non locking retractor takes up any belt slack, giving false impression that the belt is still tight. Consequence of defect: the defect can increase the possibility of injury to the belt wearer in event of a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Replace inboard driver and passenger seat belt halves with longer belts that assure proper locking angle between belt webbing and buckle.
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 1986 International Harvester 9670. 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 9670 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every International Harvester 9670 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 International Harvester 9670 | 1 | 0 |
| 1981 International Harvester 9670 | 2 | 0 |
| 1982 International Harvester 9670 | 2 | 0 |
| 1983 International Harvester 9670 | 2 | 0 |
| 1984 International Harvester 9670 | 2 | 0 |
| 1985 International Harvester 9670 | 2 | 0 |
| 1986 International Harvester 9670 | 3 | 0 |
| 1987 International Harvester 9670 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 International Harvester 9670 | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 1986 International Harvester 9670
How do I know if my 1986 International Harvester 9670 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 1986 International Harvester 9670; 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 86V052000).
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.