Does the 1997 International Harvester FE have any recalls?

3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: steering, service brakes, hydraulic. 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 1997 International Harvester FE 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 1997 International Harvester FE?

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

1997 International Harvester FE 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 1997 International Harvester FE. 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.

1997 International Harvester FE recalls, newest first

July 28, 2003NHTSA 03V26400024,375 vehicles potentially affected

Steering

Summary: On certain school, transit, and commercial buses equipped with adjustable steering columns, the steering shaft pinch bolt interferes with the rubber boot that protects it. Over time, a hole may wear into the boot and catch the bolt.
Consequence: If the bolt catches on the hole, the boot may restrict the movement of the steering wheel which could result in a vehicle crash.
Remedy: International notify its customers and inspect and, if necessary, repair the steering column. Owner notification began November 19, 2003. Owners should contact international at 1-800-448-7825.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

February 25, 2003NHTSA 03V06200035,074 vehicles potentially affected

Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc

Summary: On certain school and transit buses built with bosch zero offset pin slide (zops) hydraulic disc brakes, the zops hydraulic disc brakes may experience calipers sticking in the applied position, which can result in excessive or abnormal heat generation at one or more of the brakes.
Consequence: The combination of the following factors may collectively result in an unreasonable risk to motor vehicle safety: potential fire at a wheel end, high incident rates of stuck calipers, and evacuation and containment concerns relating to multiple passengers.
Remedy: International will notify its customers and repair the buses free of charge. The recall began October 29, 2004.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

February 15, 2002NHTSA 02V0550002,678 vehicles potentially affected

Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Master cylinder

Summary: On certain school buses, galvanic corrosion on the die cast adapter plate causes distortion of the wagon wheel seals that are mounted on the adapter plate. If the seals become distorted, the tipper valves cannot properly seat against the wagon wheel seals. If the tipper valves cannot seat completely, the fluid can back flow past the valves towards the reservoir and create a pressure loss for the front brakes, the rear brakes, or both.
Consequence: This condition can result in an extended stopping distance without warning to the driver and the driver may feel the pedal fade or go completely to the floor, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the vehicles and the master cylinders found to have the original die cast adapter plate design will be replaced. Owner notification began March 22, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact international at 1-800-448-7825.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 1997 International Harvester FE were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

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Questions

Does the 1997 International Harvester FE have any recalls?: 3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: steering, service brakes, hydraulic. 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 1997 International Harvester FE 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 1997 International Harvester FE?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.