1991 International Harvester 3800
Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 0 |
| 1981 | 0 |
| 1982 | 0 |
| 1983 | 0 |
| 1984 | 0 |
| 1985 | 0 |
| 1986 | 0 |
| 1987 | 1 |
| 1988 | 0 |
| 1989 | 0 |
| 1991 | 1 |
| 1992 | 0 |
| 1993 | 1 |
| 1994 | 3 |
| 1995 | 8 |
| 1996 | 2 |
| 1997 | 3 |
| 1998 | 4 |
| 1999 | 9 |
| 2000 | 9 |
| 2001 | 0 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
Only 1 complaint on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
1 of 1 total report mentions: structure.
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SECOND INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL BUS THAT HAS HAD CRACKED FRAME RAILS. MR
NHTSA ODI report, 20021016
SAFETY TIMELINE
THE FUEL SYSTEM FAILED THE CRASH BARRIER TEST.
Remedy: MODIFY THE FUEL TANK CAGE TO COMPLY WITH FMVSS 301.
Campaign 92V102000 — check if this car was fixed
THE PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE WAS OMITTED IN THE AIR TANK. THE AIR TANK IS THE RESERVOIR FOR THE AIR SUSPENSION AND IS NOT BRAKE RELATED. WITHOUT THE PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE, THERE IS NO BACK-UP SYSTEM TO L
Remedy: INSTALL A PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE IN THE AIR TANK.
Campaign 93V092000 — check if this car was fixed
THE FUEL TANK CAGE ASSEMBLY BOLTS MOUNTING THE VERTICAL STRAPS TO THE HORIZONTAL ANGLE WERE ASSEMBLED WITH THE THREADED END OF THE BOLTS FACING THE FUEL TANK.
Remedy: THE FUEL TANK CAGE MOUNTING BOLTS WILL BE REMOVED AND REINSTALLED WITH THE BOLT HEAD TOWARD THE TANK.
Campaign 93V112000 — check if this car was fixed
THE WIRE END OF THE HAND THROTTLE CABLE PASSES THROUGH A SPLIT PLASTIC GROMMET IN THE ACCELERATOR ROD. THIS WIRE CAN WORK THROUGH THE SLOT IN THE GROMMET AND BECOME LODGED BETWEEN THE GROMMET AND THE
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPAIR BUSES BY INSTALLING A NEW CABLE GROMMET WITHOUT A SLOT; INSTALL A NEW CABLE STOP; AND READJUST THE THROTTLE CABLE.
Campaign 95V127000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
Remedy: 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.
Campaign 96V192000 — check if this car was fixed
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
1991 International Harvester 3800 — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for structure issues (1 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 92V102000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
- Verify recall 93V092000 (suspension) has been completed.
- Verify recall 93V112000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
- Verify recall 95V127000 (vehicle speed control) has been completed.
- Verify recall 96V192000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
FAQ
Is the 1991 International Harvester 3800 reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 1991 International Harvester 3800?
The most-reported component is structure:frame and members, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1991 International Harvester 3800 have?
5 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.