1987 International Harvester 8300
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1987 International Harvester 8300. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
2 recalls name the 1987 International Harvester 8300. Newest first.
Positive jump start feed stud or cable could make electrical contact with mounting bracket on left rear underside of sleeper box, causing the ground path to be through a smaller gauge wire.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Having the gound path through a smaller gauge wire couldcause the wire to heat enough to cause an in cab fire.
Remedy
Revise jump start feed stud mounting to prevent contact between the stud or cable with the bracket.
Reflector portion of front turn signal lens assembly does not meet photometric requirements of fmvss 108.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Improperly reflected light could conceivably result inanother vehicle operator failing to see turn signal, with the potential for anaccident.
Remedy
Replace left and right front turn signal lens with compliant material.
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