4
recalls
The International Harvester School Bus has 4 recalls covering 61,630 vehicles as reported; model year 1978 is covered by the most (2).
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
4
Most for 1978: 2
Units affected
62K
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
How many recalls cover each model year. Hover a year for the count.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the International Harvester School Bus by component
- Parking brake1 · 7,000 units
- Power train1 · 11K units
- Suspension1 · 36K units
- Vehicle speed control1 · 7,500 units
International Harvester School Bus recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 23, 1982 | International Harvester S1700, S1800, S1900, School BUS (1980-1982): Power trainNo. 82V040000 | Other or not stated | 11,130 |
| Sep 18, 1979 | International Harvester School BUS (1978-1979): Vehicle speed controlNo. 79V213000 | Other or not stated | 7,500 |
| Oct 17, 1978 | International Harvester Loadstar Series, School BUS (1976-1978): Parking brakeNo. 78V228000 | Other or not stated | 7,000 |
| Apr 4, 1978 | International Harvester Loadstar, School BUS (1975-1977): SuspensionNo. 78V066000 | Other or not stated | 36,000 |
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Questions and answers
Is the 1982 International Harvester School Bus recalled?
Yes: 1 recall covers the 1982 International Harvester School Bus. 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 School Bus have?
4 recalls cover the International Harvester School Bus, for 61,630 vehicles as reported. The most common problem is parking brake (1 recalls).
What do owners complain about most on the International Harvester School Bus?
Power train: named in 11 of the 44 safety complaints about the International Harvester School Bus, then engine and engine cooling (10). One complaint can name several components.
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.