1985 International 1652-SC problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 1985 International 1652-SC — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

NHTSA complaints

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How does 1985 compare to other 1652-SC years?

1652-SC NHTSA complaints by model year, 1985 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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Does the 1985 International 1652-SC have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

92V153000SteeringOctober 24, 1992 · 145,682 units

Defect

THE SAGINAW GEAR DOES NOT RELIEVE PRESSURE WHEN THE WHEELS HAVE BEEN TURNED FULLY AGAINST THE AXLE STOPS. THE RESULTING CONTINUED PRESSURE ON THE STEERING SYSTEM CAN RESULT IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF CRACKS IN THE SPLINES OF THE PITMAN SHAFT, WHICH CAN DEVELOP INTO A COMPLETE FRACTURE OF THE PITMAN SHAFT.

Consequence

FRACTURE OF THE PITMAN SHAFT CAUSES COMPLETE LOSS OFSTEERING CONTROL, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT IF FRACTURE OCCURSWHILE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION.

Remedy

REPLACE THE EXISTING PITMAN SHAFT IN THE STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY WITH A NEW, STRENGTHENED PITMAN SHAFT.

1985 International 1652-SC — common questions

Is the 1985 International 1652-SC reliable?

The record is thin — 0 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 1985 International 1652-SC have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 1985 International 1652-SC. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.

How does 1985 compare to other 1652-SC years?

Does the 1985 International 1652-SC have recalls?

1985 International 1652-SC — common questions

Is the 1985 International 1652-SC reliable?

Does the 1985 International 1652-SC have recalls?

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