CarRecallWatchThe 1999 International Harvester 3800 has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Service Brakes, Hydraulic (5 reports).
1999 International Harvester 3800 recalls
Most common 1999 International Harvester 3800 problems
Problem areas named in the 9 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 5 |
| Electrical System | 3 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 2 |
What owners report
INSTRUMENT PANEL. *TR
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THE BUS GAUGES FAIL INTERMITTENTLY. THE CAUSE HAS YET TO BE DETERMINED. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *PH CONSUMER OWNS THREE OF THE SAME VEHICLES AND ALL EXPERIENCED THE SAME DEFECT. FAILURE OCCURS WHILE MOVING OR AT A STOP. SOMETIMES IT WOULD OCCUR 7 TIMES IN A DAY THEN NOTHING FOR A FEW MORE DAYS. THERE'S NO PATTERN. THE SPEEDOMETER HEAD, AND SPEED SENSOR HAS BEEN CHANGED AND CLEANED BUT TO NO AVAIL. *PH
PROBLEMS WITH FRONT BRAKES OVERHEATING, ROTORS ARE WARPED. EXCESSIVE DRAG ON FRONT BRAKES, ABS SENSOR DAMAGED DUE TO HEAT. REPLACED ROTORS, CALIPER, AND PADS ON FRONT AXLE. OVER $800.00 IN REPAIRS. *MR *CB *JB
DURING AN INSPECTION THE TECHNICIAN FOUND SIGNS OF EXCESSIVE HEATING OF CALIPERS AND WEAR OF PADS. *MR *CB
1999 International Harvester 3800 questions
Does the 1999 International Harvester 3800 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 1999 International Harvester 3800: Service Brakes, Air:Antilock:Wheel Speed Sensor; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1999 International Harvester 3800?
Based on 9 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes, Hydraulic (5), Electrical System (3), Service Brakes, Air (2).
How do I check if a recall on my 1999 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.