Does the 1991 International Harvester 3800 have any recalls?

5 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: exterior lighting, vehicle speed control, fuel system, gasoline, suspension. 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 1991 International Harvester 3800 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 1991 International Harvester 3800?

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

1991 International Harvester 3800 recalls

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

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

For the 1991 International Harvester 3800. 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.

1991 International Harvester 3800 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

June 27, 1995NHTSA 95V12700021,742 vehicles potentially affected

Vehicle speed control › Cables

Summary: The wire end of the hand throttle cable passes through a split plastic grommet in the accelerator rod. This wire can work through the slot in the grommet and become lodged between the grommet and the edge of the hole in the accelerator rod.
Consequence: If the throttle wire becomes lodged, the accelerator can stick and not return to idle position potentially affecting the operator's ability to control the vehicle and increasing the potential for an accident.
Remedy: Dealers will repair buses by installing a new cable grommet without a slot; install a new cable stop; and readjust the throttle cable.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

July 7, 1993NHTSA 93V11200010,629 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Mounting

Summary: The fuel tank cage assembly bolts mounting the vertical straps to the horizontal angle were assembled with the threaded end of the bolts facing the fuel tank.
Consequence: If the fuel tank cage is struck with sufficient force itis possible for the bolts to pierce the fuel tank and cause fuel leakage.fuel leakage exposed to a source of ignition can result in a fire.
Remedy: The fuel tank cage mounting bolts will be removed and reinstalled with the bolt head toward the tank.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

May 21, 1993NHTSA 93V092000193 vehicles potentially affected

Suspension › Rear › Springs › Air suspension system

Summary: The pressure relief valve was omitted in the air tank. The air tank is the reservoir for the air suspension and is not brake related. Without the pressure relief valve, there is no back-up system to limit air pressure in the air suspension system.
Consequence: Lack of a back-up system to limit air pressure build upcan cause excessive pressure in the air tank and can cause the tank to rupture.this can result in personal injury to anyone in the vicinity.
Remedy: Install a pressure relief valve in the air tank.

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

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1991 International Harvester 3800 with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Deaths reported: 0

Most complained-about components

Structure › Frame and members1

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Questions

Does the 1991 International Harvester 3800 have any recalls?: 5 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: exterior lighting, vehicle speed control, fuel system, gasoline, suspension. 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 1991 International Harvester 3800 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 1991 International Harvester 3800?: 1 complaint filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.