International Harvester S2600 Recalls & Complaints by Model Year

NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls and 0 owner complaints across 4 model years of the International Harvester S2600 (1980–1983).

Pick your International Harvester S2600 model year

• 1980
• 1981
• 1982
• 1983

All International Harvester S2600 recalls (2)

Every NHTSA safety campaign that lists a International Harvester S2600, most recent first, with the model years each one covers.

1. Fifth wheel assembly (trailer hitches)

   NHTSA 83V074000 Reported August 17, 1983 250 vehicles potentially affected INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER

   Bolts which mount the fifth wheel base plate to the frame brackets may not be securely fastened.

   Remedy: Upon inspection, bolts will be tightened, and any damaged parts will be replaced. All fasteners will be tightened to 145 to 175 ft. Lbs. As required.

   Model years: 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983

2. Steering wheel/handle bar (steering)

   NHTSA 81V109000 Reported September 16, 1981 112 vehicles potentially affected INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER

   The steering column yoke unit may have been assembled with a 3/8 inch bolt and 30-35 ft/lbs of torque instead of the specified 7/16 inch bolt requiring 60-65 ft/lbs.

   Remedy: The inadequate bolt will be replaced with the proper 7/16 inch bolt and lock nut, and the proper torque of 60-65 ft/lbs will be applied.

   Model years: 1981

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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.