1977 International Harvester Transtar Series Recalls, Complaints & Specs
6 safety recalls list the 1977 International Harvester Transtar Series. Check your own VIN below.
6 safety recalls for the 1977 International Harvester Transtar 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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Abs warning light (service brakes)
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.
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Vehicle speed control
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.
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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.
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 1977 International Harvester Transtar 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 Transtar Series model years
Recall and complaint counts for every International Harvester Transtar Series model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 International Harvester Transtar Series | 1 | 0 |
| 1972 International Harvester Transtar Series | 1 | 0 |
| 1973 International Harvester Transtar Series | 2 | 0 |
| 1974 International Harvester Transtar Series | 2 | 0 |
| 1975 International Harvester Transtar Series | 5 | 0 |
| 1976 International Harvester Transtar Series | 4 | 0 |
| 1977 International Harvester Transtar Series | 6 | 0 |
| 1978 International Harvester Transtar Series | 4 | 0 |
| 1979 International Harvester Transtar Series | 2 | 0 |
| 1980 International Harvester Transtar Series | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 1977 International Harvester Transtar Series
How do I know if my 1977 International Harvester Transtar 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. 6 campaigns currently list the 1977 International Harvester Transtar 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 77V180000).
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.