7
recalls
The International 3800 has 7 recalls covering 511,795 vehicles as reported; model year 1990 is covered by the most (4).
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
7
Most for 1990: 4
Units affected
512K
As reported
Overall stars
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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 3800 by component
- Service brakes, hydraulic2 · 46K units
- Exterior lighting1 · 172K units
- Fuel system, gasoline1 · 185K units
- Service brakes, air1 · 82K units
- Steering1 · 5,999 units
- Vehicle speed control1 · 22K units
International 3800 recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 3, 2004 | International 1552, 1652, 3000, 3400 and 15 more (1999-2004): Service brakes, airNo. 04V269000 | Crash risk | 81,883 |
| May 27, 2004 | International 1652SC, 3800, 4700SFC, CE and 3 more (2003-2004): SteeringNo. 04V250000 | Crash risk | 5,999 |
| Feb 25, 2003 | International 1652, 3200, 3400, 3600 and 21 more (1997-2003): Service brakes, hydraulicNo. 03V062000 | Fire | 35,074 |
| Nov 12, 1996 | International 1723, 1753, 1823, 1853 and 10 more (1981-1994): Exterior lightingNo. 96V192000 | Injury | 171,638 |
| Jun 27, 1995 | International 3700, 3800; International Harvester 3700, 3800 (1989-1991): Vehicle speed controlNo. 95V127000 | Crash risk | 21,742 |
| Jul 20, 1992 | International 1723, 1753, 1823, 1853 and 14 more (1979-1992): Fuel system, gasolineNo. 92V102000 | Fire | 185,000 |
| Dec 11, 1989 | International 1452SC, 1652SC, 3700, 3800 and 3 more (1990): Service brakes, hydraulicNo. 89V224000 | Crash risk | 10,459 |
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Questions and answers
Is the 2004 International 3800 recalled?
Yes: 2 recalls cover the 2004 International 3800. 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 3800 have?
7 recalls cover the International 3800, for 511,795 vehicles as reported. The most common problem is service brakes, hydraulic (2 recalls).
What do owners complain about most on the International 3800?
Engine and engine cooling: named in 2 of the 7 safety complaints about the International 3800, then power train (1). 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.