How many recalls does the 1988 International S 1853 have?

The 1988 International S 1853 has no NHTSA safety recalls on record.

How do I check if my 1988 International S 1853 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 1988 International S 1853?

Of 2 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is exterior lighting.

1988 International S 1853 Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1988 International S 1853. 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 exterior lighting. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCH

Total complaints2

What owners report

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

“Turn signal switch defective. (2nd vehicle on 511521)”

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCH

“Turn signal switch defective. (4th vehicle on 603316)”

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCH

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 1988 International S 1853 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.