Does the 1988 International Harvester 1753 have any recalls?

3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: exterior lighting, fuel system, gasoline, steering. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 1988 International Harvester 1753 recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a International Harvester dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 1988 International Harvester 1753?

0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

1988 International Harvester 1753 recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1988 International Harvester 1753. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your International Harvester been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A International Harvester dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

1988 International Harvester 1753 recalls, newest first

November 12, 1996NHTSA 96V192000171,638 vehicles potentially affected

Exterior lighting › Turn signal › Switch

Summary: These buses have a turn signal lever that will not operate consistently in the lane change mode if the lever is not moved to the position where resistance to movement is felt.
Consequence: Should the rear signal lamps not flash when a lane change was being made, it could result in a vehicle following the bus to collide with the bus increasing the risk of personal injury and/or property damage.
Remedy: Operators will be mailed information concerning the proper method of using turn signals. A decal will also be provided to be placed on the instrument panel of each bus.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

July 20, 1992NHTSA 92V102000185,000 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly

Summary: The fuel system failed the crash barrier test.
Consequence: The fuel tank was punctured, resulting in fluid lossgreater than allowed by FMVSS 301, "fuel system integrity". Fuel spills ina collision could lead to a vehicle fire if exposed to a source of ignition.
Remedy: Modify the fuel tank cage to comply with FMVSS 301.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

October 4, 1988NHTSA 88V1570003,743 vehicles potentially affected

Steering › Hydraulic power assist › Pump

Summary: The v belt pulley, which drives the hydraulic pump providing power assist for steering and hydraulic brakes, can fail.
Consequence: Loss of power assist to the steering and power assist tohydraulic brakes can result in a vehicle crash without warning.
Remedy: Install different pulley and reinforce power steering pump mounting.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 1988 International Harvester 1753 were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

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Questions

Does the 1988 International Harvester 1753 have any recalls?: 3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: exterior lighting, fuel system, gasoline, steering. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1988 International Harvester 1753 recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a International Harvester dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1988 International Harvester 1753?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.