Does the 1988 International Harvester 9300 have any recalls?

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: 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 9300 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 9300?

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

1988 International Harvester 9300 recalls

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

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

For the 1988 International Harvester 9300. 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 9300 recalls, newest first

July 1, 1991NHTSA 91V11300010,573 vehicles potentially affected

Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar

Summary: The two brackets used to mount the tilt/telescoping steering columns to the dash may experience failure due to fatigue stress; cracks in the radius area at the bottom of the left bracket could propagate upward until bracket failure occurs.
Consequence: Failure of the steering brackets can lead to loss ofvehicle control and an accident without prior warning.
Remedy: Install new redesigned steering column mounting brackets.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

April 5, 1988NHTSA 88V0530003,213 vehicles potentially affected

Steering › Linkages › Tie rod assembly

Summary: Tie rod end tapered stud to the tie rod steering arms may not have been tightened to specified torque.
Consequence: The tie rod end nuts could loosen, shear off the lockingcotter pin and allow the tie rod to separate from the tie rod steering arm.this could cause vehicle to crash without prior warning.
Remedy: Inspect vehicles and tighten mounting tie rod end nuts to proper torque.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 1988 International Harvester 9300 were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

Other International Harvester 9300 years

Other 1988 International Harvester models

Questions

Does the 1988 International Harvester 9300 have any recalls?: 2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: 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 9300 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 9300?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.