How many recalls does the 1980 International Scout Series have?

The 1980 International Scout Series has 2 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record.

How do I check if my 1980 International Scout Series has an open recall?

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1980 International Scout Series Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1980 International Scout Series has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 46,533 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

VISIBILITY 80V109000 1980-08-20 44,900 affected

Defect

A NUMBER OF VEHICLES MAY NOT BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 212, "WINDSHIELD MOUNTING", AS A RESULT OF IMPROPER SEAL CLEANING OR ADHESIVE MISAPPLICATION.

Remedy

DEALER WILL REMOVE WINDSHIELD SEAL LOCK STRIP, CLEAN AND PRIME IT, AND ADD ADHESIVE AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER.

WHEELS 80V029000 1980-03-19 1,633 affected

Defect

VEHICLES MAY HAVE MOUNTING STUDS WHICH WERE NOT SEATED FLUSH WITH THE ROTOR FACE AND LUG NUTS THAT MAY NOT BE SUFFICIENT TO SEAT THOSE STUDS. WHEEL LOOSENING CAN RESULT AND CONTINUED OPERATION COULD ALLOW THE WHEEL TO DISENGAGE FROM THE VEHICLE.

Remedy

LUG NUTS WILL BE TIGHTENED TO SPECIFICATIONS AT NO CHARGE TO OWNERS.

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 1980 International Scout Series as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.