1987 International Harvester S Series
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1987 International Harvester S Series. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
3 recalls name the 1987 International Harvester S Series. Newest first.
Right side tie rod steering arm on front steering axle may have missed the heat treatment operations.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Tie rod steering arm could fail, affecting steeringcontrol which could result in a crash without prior warning.
Remedy
Replace right tie rod steering arm.
Engine viscous fan drive mounting studs located in fan spacer may not be of specified hardness, nor have specified thread locking material.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Fan could work loose during engine operation andseparate which could result in personal injury to persons near enginecompartment.
Remedy
Replace mounting studs in fan spacer.
Engine and brake backup system have common electrical power source; engine could die from electrical failure of the main power feed from the alternator.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This could result in brake failure which could result ina crash without prior warning.
Remedy
Separate engine and brake back up circuits.
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Sudden acceleration
Summary: school district reports four incidences of unwanted acceleration have occurred during the past 12 months. Previous incidences were thought to have been driver error, but transportation supervisor now believes further evaluation IS necessary.===
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