How many recalls does the 1986 International School Bus have?

The 1986 International School Bus has no NHTSA safety recalls on record.

How do I check if my 1986 International School Bus 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.

What do owners complain about most on the 1986 International School Bus?

Of 2 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is parking brake.

1986 International School Bus Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1986 International School Bus. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the parking brake. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL:LINKAGE AND CABLE

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER

Total complaints2

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“Park brake cable failed. *sd”

PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL:LINKAGE AND CABLE · reported 1995-11-02

“Torque converter failed. (qcaw)”

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER

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 School Bus as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.