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1975 International Harvester Fleetstar Series Recalls, Complaints & Specs

7 safety recalls list the 1975 International Harvester Fleetstar Series. Check your own VIN below.

7
safety recalls
0
owner complaints to NHTSA

7 safety recalls for the 1975 International Harvester Fleetstar Series

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Drum (service brakes)

    NHTSA 79V211000 Reported 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.

  2. Multi piece (wheels)

    NHTSA 77V180000 Reported 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.

  3. Linkages (steering)

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

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

    NHTSA 75V122000 Reported 7 vehicles potentially affected NAVISTAR INTL CORP.

  5. Service brakes, air: control unit/module

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

  6. Automatic transmission (power train)

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

  7. Drum (service brakes)

    NHTSA 75V047000 Reported 400 vehicles potentially affected NAVISTAR INTL CORP.

No owner complaints on file

NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 1975 International Harvester Fleetstar Series. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.

Compare International Harvester Fleetstar Series model years

Recall and complaint counts for every International Harvester Fleetstar Series model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1971 International Harvester Fleetstar Series10
1972 International Harvester Fleetstar Series10
1973 International Harvester Fleetstar Series40
1974 International Harvester Fleetstar Series50
1975 International Harvester Fleetstar Series70
1976 International Harvester Fleetstar Series30
1977 International Harvester Fleetstar Series50
1978 International Harvester Fleetstar Series30
1979 International Harvester Fleetstar Series10

Checking a specific 1975 International Harvester Fleetstar Series

How do I know if my 1975 International Harvester Fleetstar Series has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 7 campaigns currently list the 1975 International Harvester Fleetstar Series; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised International Harvester dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 75V047000).

What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?

A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.

Other International Harvester models

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.