1991 International Harvester 3900FC: recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 1991 International Harvester 3900FC. The newest campaign is 93V112000. NHTSA received the report on 7 Jul 1993. The NHTSA record gives the component Fuel System, Gasoline / Storage / Tank Assembly / Mounting. NHTSA has no complaint on file for this model year. 1 NHTSA investigation names this model year.

The NHTSA recall file shows no do-not-drive advisory and no park-outside advisory on these campaigns.

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Remedy of the newest campaign, 93V112000, in the NHTSA record

The fuel tank cage mounting bolts will be removed and reinstalled with the bolt head toward the tank.

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Complaint information entered into NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation vehicle owner's complaint database is used with other data sources to identify safety issues that warrant investigation and to determine if a safety-related defect trend exists.
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Recall campaigns

5 campaigns, newest first. 197,068 units in total.

93V1120007 Jul 1993Fuel System, Gasoline / Storage / Tank Assembly / Mounting
93V09200021 May 1993Suspension / Rear / Springs / Air Suspension System
92V10200020 Jul 1992Fuel System, Gasoline / Storage / Tank Assembly
92V0960007 Jul 1992Steering / Hydraulic Power Assist / Hose, Piping, and Connections
91V20800027 Nov 1991Steering / Steering Wheel/Handle Bar

93V112000Received 7 Jul 1993. 10,629 units.
Fuel System, Gasoline / Storage / Tank Assembly / Mounting
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If the fuel tank cage is struck with sufficient force itis possible for the bolts to pierce the fuel tank and cause fuel leakage.fuel leakage exposed to a source of ignition can result in a fire.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
The fuel tank cage mounting bolts will be removed and reinstalled with the bolt head toward the tank.
Report filed by INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 8 Jul 1993.
93V092000Received 21 May 1993. 193 units.
Suspension / Rear / Springs / Air Suspension System
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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 limit air pressure in the air suspension system.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Lack of a back-up system to limit air pressure build upcan cause excessive pressure in the air tank and can cause the tank to rupture.this can result in personal injury to anyone in the vicinity.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Install a pressure relief valve in the air tank.
Report filed by INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 1 Jun 1993.
92V102000Received 20 Jul 1992. 185,000 units.
Fuel System, Gasoline / Storage / Tank Assembly
Defect, in the NHTSA record
The fuel system failed the crash barrier test.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
The fuel tank was punctured, resulting in fluid lossgreater than allowed by FMVSS 301, "fuel system integrity". Fuel spills ina collision could lead to a vehicle fire if exposed to a source of ignition.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Modify the fuel tank cage to comply with FMVSS 301.
Report filed by NAVISTAR INTL CORP.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 23 Sep 1992.
92V096000Received 7 Jul 1992. 1,184 units.
Steering / Hydraulic Power Assist / Hose, Piping, and Connections
Defect, in the NHTSA record
The power steering return hose was incorrectly routed, and could kink and reduce power steering assist.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If the power steering return hose kinks and the powerassist is reduced or lost, it could result in loss of steering control andan accident.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Install a new, correctly routed, power steering return assembly.
Report filed by NAVISTAR INTL CORP.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 11 Aug 1992.
91V208000Received 27 Nov 1991. 62 units.
Steering / Steering Wheel/Handle Bar
Defect, in the NHTSA record
The pinch bolt connecting the upper steering column to the lower steering column may not have been properly tightened and separation of upper and lower steering columns can occur.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If the steering column separates while the bus is inmotion, loss of steering control and a vehicle crash can occur.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Tighten the upper pinch bolt as required.
Report filed by NAVISTAR INTL CORP.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 28 Nov 1991.

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Complaints by component

The NHTSA complaint file has no complaint for this model year.

Investigations

NHTSA investigations that name the 1991 International Harvester 3900FC
Number	Type	Subject	Component	Opened	Closed	Campaign
EA94014	Engineering analysis	REAR WHEEL LOCKUP	Suspension	25 Mar 1994	25 Mar 1995

Investigation: A study of a possible safety defect by the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. An investigation with no closing date in the NHTSA file is open.

Other model years

The number under each year is the number of recall campaigns.

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19915
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19951

A year without a link has fewer than 2 campaigns and fewer than 25 complaints. It has no page.

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Official channels

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Cite this page

Recall Register. 1991 International Harvester 3900FC: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/international-harvester/3900fc/1991/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall, complaint and investigation files. Data through 30 Sep 2026.

Sources

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Licence: US government work, public domain
Recall file through: 30 Sep 2026
Complaint file through: 30 Sep 2026
First complaint in the file: 1 Jan 1995
Manufacturer in the recall file: INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE

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Questions

How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 1991 International Harvester 3900FC?: 197,068 units in 5 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.
How many recall campaigns does the International Harvester 3900FC have for all model years?: NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the International Harvester 3900FC, model years 1979 to 1995. 5 of them name the 1991 model year.
Is an NHTSA investigation of the 1991 International Harvester 3900FC open?: No. The 1 investigation that names this model year has a closing date in the NHTSA file.