Does the 1982 International Harvester S2500 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 1982 International Harvester S2500 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 1982 International Harvester S2500?

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

1982 International Harvester S2500 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 1982 International Harvester S2500. 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.

1982 International Harvester S2500 recalls, newest first

August 17, 1983NHTSA 83V074000250 vehicles potentially affected

Trailer hitches › Fifth wheel assembly

Summary: Bolts which mount the fifth wheel base plate to the frame brackets may not be securely fastened.
Remedy: Upon inspection, bolts will be tightened, and any damaged parts will be replaced. All fasteners will be tightened to 145 to 175 ft. Lbs. As required.

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 1982 International Harvester S2500 were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

Other International Harvester S2500 years

Other 1982 International Harvester models

Questions

Does the 1982 International Harvester S2500 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 1982 International Harvester S2500 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 1982 International Harvester S2500?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.