1980 International Harvester S1600 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
3 safety recalls list the 1980 International Harvester S1600. Check your own VIN below.
3 safety recalls for the 1980 International Harvester S1600
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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Idler and attachment (steering)
Steering arm may crack after repeated full lock turns due to the lack of end-of-travel relief features. Consequence of defect: loss of steering control would be experienced if cracks expand to complete fracture of the arm, and a crash could occur without prior warning.
Remedy: Replace steering arm with a redesigned strengthened arm.
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Arm (steering)
The steering arm may crack after repeated full-lock turns. Consequence of defect: if cracks progress to complete fracture of the arm, steering control would be lost and a vehicle accident could occur.
Remedy: Replace steering arm with redesigned strengthened arm.
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Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes)
The brake fluid lines which run to and from the frame mounted power assist unit may be incorrectly routed resulting in the lines rubbing or chafing on a fender splash shield bracket.
Remedy: All vehicles will be inspected and, if necessary, the brake lines will be repositioned to provide clearance to the splash shield bracket at no charge to owners.
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 1980 International Harvester S1600. 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 S1600 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every International Harvester S1600 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1978 International Harvester S1600 | 2 | 0 |
| 1979 International Harvester S1600 | 3 | 0 |
| 1980 International Harvester S1600 | 3 | 0 |
| 1981 International Harvester S1600 | 2 | 0 |
| 1982 International Harvester S1600 | 2 | 0 |
| 1983 International Harvester S1600 | 3 | 0 |
| 1984 International Harvester S1600 | 2 | 0 |
| 1985 International Harvester S1600 | 2 | 0 |
Checking a specific 1980 International Harvester S1600
How do I know if my 1980 International Harvester S1600 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 1980 International Harvester S1600; 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 80V030000).
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.