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The worst 1991 International Harvester 3800 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
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- Body1
Recalls 5
Exterior lighting: turn signal: switch
- What is wrong
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Recall number 96V192000 · Recall details
Vehicle speed control: cables
- What is wrong
- 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 edge of the hole in the accelerator rod.
- Risk
- If the throttle wire becomes lodged, the accelerator can stick and not return to idle position potentially affecting the operator's ability to control the vehicle and increasing the potential for an accident.
- Remedy
- Dealers will repair buses by installing a new cable grommet without a slot; install a new cable stop; and readjust the throttle cable.
Recall number 95V127000 · Recall details
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: mounting
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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
- The fuel tank cage mounting bolts will be removed and reinstalled with the bolt head toward the tank.
Recall number 93V112000 · Recall details
Suspension: rear: springs: air suspension system
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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
- Install a pressure relief valve in the air tank.
Recall number 93V092000 · Recall details
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly
- What is wrong
- The fuel system failed the crash barrier test.
- Risk
- 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
- Modify the fuel tank cage to comply with fmvss 301.
Recall number 92V102000 · Recall details
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Questions about the 1991 International Harvester 3800
Is the 1991 International Harvester 3800 reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1991 International Harvester 3800, fewer than a typical 3800 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1991 International Harvester 3800?
Body and structure, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 1991 International Harvester 3800 have?
5 recalls, covering exterior lighting, vehicle speed control and fuel system, gasoline.
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