CarRecallWatchThe 1995 International Harvester 3800 has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Engine And Engine Cooling (6 reports).
1995 International Harvester 3800 recalls
Most common 1995 International Harvester 3800 problems
Problem areas named in the 8 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 6 |
| Structure | 2 |
What owners report
WE FOUND 4 BUSES WITH CRACKED FRAMES APPROX. 6 INCHES BACK FROM THE SHOCK HANGER ON BOTH SIDES IN THE FRONT. THEY WERE 95 MODEL THOMAS BUSES ON INTERNATIONAL FRAMES, WE TOOK THEM OUT OF SERVICE AND SENT TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIRS. I WAS TOLD THEY WERE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM THAT THEY HAD A KIT TO MAKE THE REPAIRS @ THE COST OF THE DISTRICT. IF THERE WAS NOT A RECALL WHY WAS THERE NOT A LETTER SENT OUT TO WARN OF THE PROBLEM? *NM
I AM A MEDIUM SIZED SCHOOL BUS FLEET. WE FOUND THE ABOVE VEHICLE HAS BOTH FRONT FRAME RAILS CRACKED. THIS DEFECT WAS FOUND DURING A ROUTINE PM INSPECTION. WE IMMEDIATELY INSPECTED 20 OTHER SCHOOL BUSES OF THE SAME VINTAGE IN OUR FLEET. WE FOUND 3 ADDITIONAL BUSES VIN# [XXX], [XXX], [XXX], EACH BUS HAS A CRACKED FRAME RAIL NEAR THE REAR ENGINE MOUNT. ALL BUSES HAVE BEEN PLACED OUT-OF-SERVICE TILL THEY CAN BE REPAIRED BY THE DEALER. I HAVE RESEARCHED THIS WITH SEVERAL OTHER BUS CONTRACTORS, I HAVE FOUND ONE CONTRACTOR THAT HAD 7 CRACKED FRAMES ON THE SAME MODEL BUS. ANOTHER WHO HAD SEVERAL ALONG WITH ONE THAT RECRACKED AFTER BEING REPAIRED BY AN INTERNATIONAL DEALER. I FEEL THE SCHOOL BUS INDU
FAN CLUTCH FAILED CAUSING BUS TO OVERHEAT WHILE DRIVING. NLM
FAN CLUTCH FAILED CAUSING BUS TO OVERHEAT WHILE DRIVING. NLM
FAN CLUTCH FAILED CAUSING BUS TO OVERHEAT WHILE DRIVING. NLM
1995 International Harvester 3800 questions
Does the 1995 International Harvester 3800 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 1995 International Harvester 3800: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip; Wheels:Hubcap/Cover; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Turbo/Supercharger; Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1995 International Harvester 3800?
Based on 8 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine And Engine Cooling (6), Structure (2).
How do I check if a recall on my 1995 International Harvester 3800 has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.