Vehicle recall 87V005000 · January 29, 1987

International Harvester S Series and Cargostar Series

Engine and brake backup system have common electrical power source; engine could die from electrical failure of the main power feed from the alternator.

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

Summary: Engine and brake backup system have common electrical power source; engine could die from electrical failure of the main power feed from the alternator.
Consequence: This could result in brake failure which could result ina crash without prior warning.
Remedy: Separate engine and brake back up circuits.
Notes: System: electrical.vehicle description: cargostar and s series 1600-2100 model trucks and buses.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 87V005000
Reported to NHTSA: January 29, 1987
Filed by: NAVISTAR INTL CORP.
Owner notification: February 20, 1987
Vehicles potentially affected: 101,072
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator

Recall 87V005000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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 Cargostar Series (1984-1986): 1986, 1985, 1984
International Harvester S Series (1978-1987): 1987, 1986, 1985, 1984, 1983, 1982, 1981, 1980, 1979, 1978

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