4
recalls
The International Harvester 500 has 4 recalls covering 5,592 vehicles as reported; model year 1974 is covered by the most (2).
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
4
Most for 1974: 2
Units affected
5,592
As reported
Overall stars
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Not rated
Complaints, 12 mo
0
To Sep 2026
Do-not-drive
0
None
By model year
Which model years are covered by the most recalls, and which get the most complaints
Recalls by model year
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Parts recalled
Recalls of the International Harvester 500 by component
- Vehicle speed control2 · 4,552 units
- Service brakes, hydraulic1 · 1,000 units
- Suspension1 · 40 units
International Harvester 500 recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 27, 1989 | International Harvester 400, 500, 600, 700 and 1 more (1986-1989): Vehicle speed controlNo. 89V049000 | Crash risk | 2,552 |
| Apr 15, 1975 | International Harvester 500 (1975): SuspensionNo. 75V058000 | Other or not stated | 40 |
| Feb 8, 1974 | International Harvester 100, 200, 500, MS1210 and 1 more (1974): Vehicle speed controlNo. 74V023000 | Other or not stated | 2,000 |
| Oct 29, 1973 | International Harvester 500 (1974): Service brakes, hydraulicNo. 73V208000 | Other or not stated | 1,000 |
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Questions and answers
Is the 1989 International Harvester 500 recalled?
Yes: 1 recall covers the 1989 International Harvester 500. Check the recall pages below for what is wrong and the free fix; a dealer can tell if a single vehicle still needs the repair.
How many recalls does the International Harvester 500 have?
4 recalls cover the International Harvester 500, for 5,592 vehicles as reported. The most common problem is vehicle speed control (2 recalls).
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Models are written as published, so a few versions of one model can be listed under slightly different names.