Does the 1988 International Harvester 9370 have any recalls?

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: trailer hitches, 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 9370 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 9370?

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

1988 International Harvester 9370 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 9370. 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 9370 recalls, newest first

May 23, 1988NHTSA 88V086000282 vehicles potentially affected

Trailer hitches › Fifth wheel assembly

Summary: Too much distance between bolts securing the 5th wheel mounting angles to the frame side rail places stress on mounting fasteners.
Consequence: Fasteners could work loose, causing mounting angles tofail and result in separation of the 5th wheel from the truck.
Remedy: Install additional fasteners as required.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

January 28, 1988NHTSA 88V0120001,254 vehicles potentially affected

Steering › Linkages › Drag › Link › Connection

Summary: Steering drag link may be too close to the left front spring bracket.
Consequence: Drag link can loosen and rotate sufficiently to catchand hang up on the spring bracket and could result in a vehicle crash withoutprior warning.
Remedy: Install four hardened washers between steering gear and front spring bracket.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 1988 International Harvester 9370 with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 0
Deaths reported: 0

Most complained-about components

Power train › Clutch assembly1
Power train › Clutch assembly › Pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)1

Other International Harvester 9370 years

Other 1988 International Harvester models

Questions

Does the 1988 International Harvester 9370 have any recalls?: 2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: trailer hitches, 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 9370 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 9370?: 2 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.