1982 International Harvester 3800
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
3 recalls name the 1982 International Harvester 3800. Newest first.
These buses have a turn signal lever that will not operate consistently in the lane change mode if the lever IS not moved to the position where resistance to movement IS felt.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Should the rear signal lamps not flash when a lane change was being made, it could result in a vehicle following the bus to collide with the bus increasing the risk of personal injury and/or property damage.
Remedy
Operators will be mailed information concerning the proper method of using turn signals. a decal will also be provided to be placed on the instrument panel of each bus.
The axle housings were manufactured with a tight friction weld curl radius on the inside diameter of the axle housing. Under operational loads, cracks can initiate at the weld curl radius on the inside of the housing. These cracks may propagate, eventually allowing the axle spindle to separate from the axle housing.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Separation of the axle spindle from the axle housing can result in loss of vehicle control and a possible accident.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the rear axle housing with a new housing.
The fuel system failed the crash barrier test.
Risk and remedy
Risk
The fuel tank was punctured, resulting in fluid lossgreater than allowed by fmvss 301, "fuel system integrity". Fuel spills ina collision could lead to a vehicle fire if exposed to a source of ignition.
Remedy
Modify the fuel tank cage to comply with fmvss 301.
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