1977 International Harvester Fleetstar Series Recalls, Complaints & Specs
5 safety recalls list the 1977 International Harvester Fleetstar Series. Check your own VIN below.
5 safety recalls for the 1977 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.
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Labels (equipment)
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.
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Drum (service brakes)
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.
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Multi piece (wheels)
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.
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Multi piece (wheels)
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.
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Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes)
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.
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 1977 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 year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 International Harvester Fleetstar Series | 1 | 0 |
| 1972 International Harvester Fleetstar Series | 1 | 0 |
| 1973 International Harvester Fleetstar Series | 4 | 0 |
| 1974 International Harvester Fleetstar Series | 5 | 0 |
| 1975 International Harvester Fleetstar Series | 7 | 0 |
| 1976 International Harvester Fleetstar Series | 3 | 0 |
| 1977 International Harvester Fleetstar Series | 5 | 0 |
| 1978 International Harvester Fleetstar Series | 3 | 0 |
| 1979 International Harvester Fleetstar Series | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 1977 International Harvester Fleetstar Series
How do I know if my 1977 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. 5 campaigns currently list the 1977 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 77V005000).
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.
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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.