1988 International Harvester School Bus Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

No safety recalls on file

The 1988 International Harvester School Bus has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Power Train (5 reports).

0Recalls
6Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your School Bus?

A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

1988 International Harvester School Bus recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 1988 International Harvester School Bus.

Most common 1988 International Harvester School Bus problems

Problem areas named in the 6 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Power Train5
Engine And Engine Cooling1

What owners report

1998-10-20, Power Train
TORQUE CONVERTER FAILED.
1998-09-17, Power Train
TORQUE CONVERTER FAILED. (QCAW)
1998-09-17, Power Train
TORQUE CONVERTER FAILED. (QCAW)
1998-04-07, Power Train
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION TORQUE CONVERTER FAILED.
1996-06-28, Engine And Engine Cooling
WATER PUMP SHAFT BROKE, CAUSING COOLANT LEAK. (SECOND VEHICLE ON 503980) *DH

1988 International Harvester School Bus questions

Does the 1988 International Harvester School Bus have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1988 International Harvester School Bus at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 1988 International Harvester School Bus?

Based on 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (5), Engine And Engine Cooling (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 1988 International Harvester School Bus 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.

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