1996 International Harvester 3000 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 3000 years
- Not enough data 1st of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 1996 International Harvester 3000. That is the most of any 3000 model year in the database (7 years). The most reported problem area is structure (1 complaints, 100%). There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 1owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1996 International Harvester 3000 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
1996 International Harvester 3000 recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Steering
Problem: On certain school, transit, and commercial buses equipped with adjustable steering columns, the steering shaft pinch bolt interferes with the rubber boot that protects it. Over time, a hole may wear into the boot and catch the bolt.
Risk: If the bolt catches on the hole, the boot may restrict the movement of the steering wheel which could result in a vehicle crash.
Fix: International notify its customers and inspect and, if necessary, repair the steering column. Owner notification began november 19, 2003. Owners should contact international at 1-800-448-7825.
Wheels; tires
Problem: Certain heavy duty trucks, truck tractors, and buses equipped with 195/75r22.5 tires mounted on 7.5 inch wide wheels fail to comply with requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 120, "tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars." these tires and rims do not match.
Risk: Tires mounted on rims that are too narrow could experience a decrease in sidewall durability, and could also experience higher treadwear for tires mounted on the steering axle.
Fix: Dealers will install new rims of an acceptable width (8.25 - 9 9inches) for the 295/75r22.5 tire size. Owner notification began august 23, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact international at 1-800-448-7825.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Loss of power assist/braking/steering (RQ02007) — opened Mar 12, 2002, closed Jul 31, 2002, led to recall 00V148000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Frame of the bus has cracked which could eventually cause front end to fall or drop. Please give any further details.*ak
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1996 International Harvester 3000?
Owners most often report structure problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1996 International Harvester 3000?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1996 International Harvester 3000 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 3000 model years, the 1996 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.