Vehicle recall 82V040000 · April 23, 1982
International Harvester S1700, S1800 and 2 more models
On the involved vehicles the clutch pressure plate may suddenly self destruct, scattering broken fragments.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On the involved vehicles the clutch pressure plate may suddenly self destruct, scattering broken fragments.
- Remedy
- Dealer will remove the bellville spring clutch assembly and replace it with a coil spring clutch assembly at no cost to owner.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: school buses; trucks, heavy.system: power train; clutch assembly.consequences of defect: a clutch pressure plate fragment could penetrate intothe passenger compartment, disable the operator and cause loss of vehiclecontrol and an accident.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 82V040000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 23, 1982
- Filed by
- INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER
- Owner notification
- May 26, 1982
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 11,130
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Power train › Clutch assembly › Pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- International Harvester S1700 (1980-1982): 1982, 1981, 1980
- International Harvester S1800 (1980-1982): 1982, 1981, 1980
- International Harvester S1900 (1980-1982): 1982, 1981, 1980
- International Harvester School Bus (1980-1982): 1982, 1981, 1980
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