Does the 1985 International Harvester Cargostar Series have any recalls?

3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: electrical system, 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 many complaints have owners filed about the 1985 International Harvester Cargostar Series?

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

1985 International Harvester Cargostar Series 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 1985 International Harvester Cargostar Series. 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.

1985 International Harvester Cargostar Series recalls, newest first

January 29, 1987NHTSA 87V005000101,072 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator

Summary: Engine and brake backup system have common electrical power source; engine could die from electrical failure of the main power feed from the alternator.
Consequence: This could result in brake failure which could result ina crash without prior warning.
Remedy: Separate engine and brake back up circuits.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

March 21, 1986NHTSA 86V04600010,002 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system

Summary: The fuel injection pump throttle shaft bushing may be contaminated with a heat sensitive liquid polymer which can solidify on the bushing at normal engine operating temperature and cause the throttle to stick. Consequence of defect: throttle lever may stick and not return to low idle position after accelerator pedal is released. This could result in loss of vehicle control and lead to a vehicle crash without prior warning.
Remedy: Replace fuel injection pump governor housing with a new housing containing new bushings free of contamination.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

April 26, 1985NHTSA 85V04600015,500 vehicles potentially affected

Steering › Linkages

Summary: The steering pitman arm could develop cracks and eventually fracture due to high bending loads. Consequence of defect: such a fracture could cause a loss of steering control and result in a vehicle crash without prior warning.
Remedy: Replace pitman arm with a redesigned strengthened arm.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 1985 International Harvester Cargostar Series were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

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Questions

Does the 1985 International Harvester Cargostar Series have any recalls?: 3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: electrical system, 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 1985 International Harvester Cargostar Series 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 1985 International Harvester Cargostar Series?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.