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1983 International Harvester S1700 recalls

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

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

For the 1983 International Harvester S1700. 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.

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1983 International Harvester S1700 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

August 17, 1983NHTSA 83V0750001,318 vehicles potentially affected

Steering › Linkages › Tie rod assembly

Summary
The nuts that mount the tie rod ends to the steering arms may not have been securely fastened; the nuts could loosen and eventually fall off. Also, tie rod tubes on some axle assemblies may be too short. Either condition could lead to a separation of the tie rod from the steering arm.
Remedy
Upon inspection, nuts will be tightened to meet specifications and any undersized tie rod tubes will be replaced.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

March 14, 1983NHTSA 83V0290001,900 vehicles potentially affected

Service brakes, air › Drum › Drum

Summary
The 3/4 inch diameter fasteners which join the rear axle brake drum to the wheels were not tightened properly. These fasteners may loosen during vehicle operation, causing damage to the drum and brakes of the wheel.
Remedy
The dealer will inspect and retighten fasteners to specified level and replace damaged components, if necessary.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

January 10, 1983NHTSA 83V0010003,500 vehicles potentially affected

Steering › Gear box (other than rack and pinion)

Summary
Under certain circumstances, the output shaft of the steering gear may develop cracks at a location between the gear and the pitman arm mounting. The suspect component is found on steering gears with the code 05057. Continued operation may result in fracture and disconnection of the steering linkage.
Remedy
The dealer will remove original output shaft from steering gear and replace it with a new case-hardened shaft free of charge.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 1983 International Harvester S1700 were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

Other International Harvester S1700 years

Other 1983 International Harvester models

Questions

Does the 1983 International Harvester S1700 have any recalls?
6 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: steering, service brakes, air. 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 1983 International Harvester S1700 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 1983 International Harvester S1700?
0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.