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1996 International Harvester 8100Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1996 International Harvester 8100, most often about the service brakes, air. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints11 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Service brakes, air

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 24, 2002. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1996 International Harvester 8100 has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Service brakes, air11

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

1996 International Harvester 8100 recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Service brakes, air: slack adjusters

Recall 01V-023 · Feb 1, 2001 · 2,855 vehicles

Risk. IF THE SUPPORT BRACKET FOR AN AUTOMATIC SLACK ADJUSTER FAILS, THE BRAKES AT THAT WHEEL END WILL NOT AUTOMATICALLY ADJUST.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 95V-144 · Aug 2, 1995 · 278 vehicles

Risk. THIS CONDITION CAN AFFECT THE STOPPING ABILITY OF THE VEHICLE BECAUSE THE FRONT STEER AXLE BRAKES AND TRAILER'S BRAKES WOULD BE DOING MOST OF THE BRAKING.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with International Harvester.

Best & worst years

1996 vs. every other 8100 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the 8100 median. How we score

'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What 8100 owners report

Recent service brakes, air complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

WHILE DRIVING, A REAR BRAKE OVERHEATED AND CAUSED A TIRE TO BLOWOUT, CONSUMER PULLED OVER AND THE TIRES CAUGHT ON FIRE, OHIO TRAFFIC POLICE REPORT. #10-91-174 *SLC
Complaint 566200 · Jun 24, 2002

Own a 1996 8100?

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