International Harvester Fleetstar Series Recalls & Complaints by Model Year

NHTSA lists 12 safety recalls and 0 owner complaints across 9 model years of the International Harvester Fleetstar Series (1971–1979).

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All International Harvester Fleetstar Series recalls (12)

Every NHTSA safety campaign that lists a International Harvester Fleetstar Series, most recent first, with the model years each one covers.

1. Labels (equipment)

   NHTSA 79V227000 Reported October 16, 1979 18,778 vehicles potentially affected INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER

   The involved vehicles do not have the required certification labels stating correct tire and rim information. These vehicles do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 120, "tire selection and rims for vehicles other than passenger cars".

   Remedy: Dealer will inspect and replace incorrect labels free of charge.

   Model years: 1977, 1978

2. Drum (service brakes)

   NHTSA 79V211000 Reported September 18, 1979 25,000 vehicles potentially affected INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER

   As a result of severe shock and vibrations, the brake spiders on the involved vehicles may develop cracks near the camshaft mounting boss. The crack propagates across the spider until the camshaft boss is completely severed from the remainder of the spider. When the camshaft boss has completely severed, the s-cam, s-cam bracket, air…

   Remedy: The dealer will replace the front brake spiders on all affected vehicles used in snow plow dump and refuse hauling applications. This will be done at no charge.

   Model years: 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979

3. Multi piece (wheels)

   NHTSA 79V051000 Reported February 21, 1979 9,700 vehicles potentially affected INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER

   A casting deficiency may allow wheels to develop cracks in the spokes between the hub cap mounting area and the rim clamp pocket. Continued usage can lead to the disengaging of the rim and tire from the vehicle.

   Remedy: Wheels with casting defects will be replaced at no charge.

   Model years: 1977, 1978

4. Multi piece (wheels)

   NHTSA 77V180000 Reported October 17, 1977 21,980 vehicles potentially affected INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER

   The deficiency exists in the front axle forged aluminum hubs. The deficiency which is in the barrel section between the inner and outer bearing, may result in cracks which could lead to hub failure. When hub failure occurs, the separated hub is retained on the axle spindle by the wheel bearing and adjusting nut.

   Remedy: The dealer will replace the forged aluminum hubs with steel hubs, at no charge.

   Model years: 1975, 1976, 1977

5. Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes)

   NHTSA 77V005000 Reported January 13, 1977 20 vehicles potentially affected INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER

   On the involved vehicles, the hose used to supply vacuum to the brake power unit or vacuum reserve tank may have been of the wrong material. This hose could deform sufficiently during normal operation to cause a reduction in vacuum assist to the brake power unit. This would result in greater brake pedal effort by operator and an…

   Remedy: The dealer will inspect and, if necessary, remove incorrect hose and install the proper vacuum hose.

   Model years: 1976, 1977

6. Linkages (steering)

   NHTSA 76V039000 Reported March 12, 1976 7,207 vehicles potentially affected NAVISTAR INTL CORP.

   Model years: 1973, 1974, 1975

7. Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes)

   NHTSA 75V122000 Reported June 24, 1975 7 vehicles potentially affected NAVISTAR INTL CORP.

   Model years: 1975

8. Service brakes, air: control unit/module

   NHTSA 75V117000 Reported June 23, 1975 8,500 vehicles potentially affected NAVISTAR INTL CORP.

   Model years: 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975

9. Automatic transmission (power train)

   NHTSA 75V089000 Reported May 15, 1975 3,000 vehicles potentially affected NAVISTAR INTL CORP.

   Model years: 1974, 1975

10. Drum (service brakes)

    NHTSA 75V047000 Reported March 24, 1975 400 vehicles potentially affected NAVISTAR INTL CORP.

    Model years: 1975

11. Banjo housing (power train)

    NHTSA 74V238000 Reported December 3, 1974 209 vehicles potentially affected NAVISTAR INTL CORP.

    Model years: 1973, 1974

12. Hubcap/cover (wheels)

    NHTSA 74V114000 Reported July 16, 1974 300 vehicles potentially affected NAVISTAR INTL CORP.

    Model years: 1973, 1974

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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.