Does the 1986 International Harvester School Bus have any recalls?

No recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. That isn't a guarantee: check the vehicle's VIN with NHTSA or the manufacturer for its current status.

How do I check if my 1986 International Harvester School Bus 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 1986 International Harvester School Bus?

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

1986 International Harvester School Bus recalls

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

No recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1986 International Harvester School Bus. That isn't a guarantee: recalls are added all the time, and NHTSA's records for small manufacturers can be incomplete.

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.

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 1986 International Harvester School Bus with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Deaths reported: 0

Most complained-about components

Parking brake › Conventional › Mechanical › Linkage and cable1
Power train › Automatic transmission › Torque converter1

Other International Harvester School Bus years

Other 1986 International Harvester models

Questions

Does the 1986 International Harvester School Bus have any recalls?: No recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. That isn't a guarantee: check the vehicle's VIN with NHTSA or the manufacturer for its current status.
How do I check if my 1986 International Harvester School Bus 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 1986 International Harvester School Bus?: 2 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.