MYRModel Year Report

1987 International Harvester School BUS

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1987 International Harvester School BUS
RENDERED 2026-08-02T09:20:22.424Z

Only 6 complaints 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 6 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, International Harvester School BUS Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1987 highlighted. 1980: 0 complaints 1980 1981: 0 complaints 1982: 0 complaints 1982 1986: 2 complaints 1987: 6 complaints 1987 1988: 6 complaints 1989: 1 complaints 1989 1991: 6 complaints 1992: 2 complaints 1992 1993: 1 complaints 1994: 7 complaints 1994 1995: 10 complaints 1996: 1 complaints 1996
1987: 6 complaints
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YearComplaints
19800
19810
19820
19862
19876
19886
19891
19916
19922
19931
19947
199510
19961

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 6 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

2 of 6 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling.

FIRE
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SCHOOL BUS DESTROYED BY UNEXPLAINED FIRE.(ATTORNEY FOR CONSUMER).

NHTSA ODI report, 19981030

ENGINE FAILURE RESULTED IN THE BUS CATCHING ON FIRE.(ATTORNEY FOR CONSUMER).

NHTSA ODI report, 19981030

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

2 of 6 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling.

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WATER PUMP REPLACED DUE TO SHAFT BREAKING OFF ALLOWING FAN BLADE ASSEMBLE TO FLY INTO THE RADIATOR. *SD

NHTSA ODI report, 19960601

POWER TRAIN

1 of 6 total reports mentions: power train.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1987 International Harvester School BUS — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1987 International Harvester School BUS 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 1987 International Harvester School BUS?

The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1987 International Harvester School BUS have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.