Recall 96V-192: 1990 International 1723, 1990 International 1753 and 12 more
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE recall for exterior lighting, reported to NHTSA on Nov 12, 1996, covering about 171,638 vehicles.
The problem
These buses have a turn signal lever that will not operate consistently in the lane change mode if the lever is not moved to the position where resistance to movement is felt.
The risk
Should the rear signal lamps not flash when a lane change was being made, it could result in a vehicle following the bus to collide with the bus increasing the risk of personal injury and/or property damage.
The fix
Operators will be mailed information concerning the proper method of using turn signals. A decal will also be provided to be placed on the instrument panel of each bus.
Notes
Owner notification:information and decals will be mailed to owner beginning december 10, 1996.note:owners not receiving this information free of charge within a reasonable time should contact navistar at 1-800-448-7825.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE |
|---|---|
| Component | Exterior Lighting › Turn Signal › Switch |
| Recall started by | NHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation) |
| NHTSA campaign number | 96V192000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| International 1723 | 1990 | All years |
| International 1753 | 1990 | All years |
| International 1823 | 1990 | All years |
| International 1853 | 1990 | All years |
| International 3600 | 1990 | All years |
| International 3700 | 1990 | All years |
| International 3800 | 1990 | All years |
| International Harvester 1723 | 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1991, 1992 | All years |
| International Harvester 1753 | 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1991, 1992 | All years |
| International Harvester 1823 | 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1991, 1992 | All years |
| International Harvester 1853 | 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1991, 1992 | All years |
| International Harvester 3600 | 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994 | All years |
| International Harvester 3700 | 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994 | All years |
| International Harvester 3800 | 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 96V-192?
These buses have a turn signal lever that will not operate consistently in the lane change mode if the lever is not moved to the position where resistance to movement is felt.
How is recall 96V-192 fixed?
Operators will be mailed information concerning the proper method of using turn signals. A decal will also be provided to be placed on the instrument panel of each bus.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.