Does the 1980 International Harvester S1600 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 1980 International Harvester S1600 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 1980 International Harvester S1600?

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

1980 International Harvester S1600 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 1980 International Harvester S1600. 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.

1980 International Harvester S1600 recalls, newest first

January 14, 1986NHTSA 86V026000120,292 vehicles potentially affected

Steering › Linkages › Arm › Idler and attachment

Summary: Steering arm may crack after repeated full lock turns due to the lack of end-of-travel relief features. Consequence of defect: loss of steering control would be experienced if cracks expand to complete fracture of the arm, and a crash could occur without prior warning.
Remedy: Replace steering arm with a redesigned strengthened arm.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

April 2, 1985NHTSA 85V03700031,746 vehicles potentially affected

Steering › Linkages › Knuckle › Spindle › Arm

Summary: The steering arm may crack after repeated full-lock turns. Consequence of defect: if cracks progress to complete fracture of the arm, steering control would be lost and a vehicle accident could occur.
Remedy: Replace steering arm with redesigned strengthened arm.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

March 19, 1980NHTSA 80V0300004,180 vehicles potentially affected

Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Summary: The brake fluid lines which run to and from the frame mounted power assist unit may be incorrectly routed resulting in the lines rubbing or chafing on a fender splash shield bracket.
Remedy: All vehicles will be inspected and, if necessary, the brake lines will be repositioned to provide clearance to the splash shield bracket at no charge to owners.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 1980 International Harvester S1600 were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

Other International Harvester S1600 years

Other 1980 International Harvester models

Questions

Does the 1980 International Harvester S1600 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 1980 International Harvester S1600 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 1980 International Harvester S1600?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.