International Harvester Transtar Series Recalls & Complaints by Model Year

NHTSA lists 11 safety recalls and 0 owner complaints across 10 model years of the International Harvester Transtar Series (1971–1980).

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All International Harvester Transtar Series recalls (11)

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

1. Tie rod assembly (steering)

   NHTSA 80V148000 Reported November 17, 1980 19,500 vehicles potentially affected INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER

   The nuts which fasten the tie rod ends to the steering arms may not have been tightened to the specified 150 ft-lb torque. Insufficiently tightened tie rod end nuts could loosen, break off the locking cotter pin, and allow the tie rod to disengage from the steering arm.

   Remedy: The dealer will remove the locking cotter pin, tighten the nut to 150 ft-lbs and reinstall the cotter pin. Both left and right tie rod ends will be tightened. This will be done at no charge.

   Model years: 1979, 1980

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. Abs warning light (service brakes)

   NHTSA 78V110000 Reported May 17, 1978 1,538 vehicles potentially affected INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER

   The involved vehicles do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, "air brake systems". The washers used to space the anti-lock sensor bracket away from the brake spider were omitted during assembly. This omission could cause the sensor bracket to be deformed. Braking capability could be partially lost.

   Remedy: The dealer will install two washers and replace sensors and air control valves on all affected vehicles.

   Model years: 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978

6. Vehicle speed control

   NHTSA 77V234000 Reported December 28, 1977 2,340 vehicles potentially affected INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER

   On the involved vehicles a defect may exist in the accelerator linkage ball joints which could cause binding and may lock the accelerator control in a partially or fully open throttle position.

   Remedy: Dealer will replace defective ball joints, free of charge.

   Model years: 1977

7. 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

8. Steering wheel/handle bar (steering)

   NHTSA 76V143000 Reported September 17, 1976 1,200 vehicles potentially affected NAVISTAR INTL CORP.

   Model years: 1976

9. 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

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

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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.