How many recalls does the 1986 International 500 have?

The 1986 International 500 has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 1986 International 500 has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

1986 International 500 Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1986 International 500 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 2,552 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 89V049000 1989-03-27 2,552 affected

Defect

THROTTLE RETURN SPRINGS ARE SUBJECT TO FATIGUE AND COULD FAIL.

Consequence

FAILURE OF BOTH SPRINGS CAUSES LOSS OF TRUCK CONTROL ANDCOULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.

Remedy

REPLACE THROTTLE RETURN SPRINGS.

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1986 International 500 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.