There have been 12 safety recalls for the International Harvester Fleetstar Series. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the International Harvester Fleetstar Series.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1977 International Harvester Cargostar Series, 1978 International Harvester Cargostar Series, 1977 International Harvester Fleetstar Series, 1978 International Harvester Fleetstar Series, 1977 International Harvester Loadstar Series, 1978 International Harvester Loadstar Series, 1977 International Harvester Paystar Series, 1978 International Harvester Paystar Series, 1977 International Harvester S Series, 1978 International Harvester S Series, 1977 International Harvester Transtar Series, 1978 International Harvester Transtar Series |
| Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS |
| Recall Summary: 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". ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Recalled Vehicles: 1975 International Harvester Cargostar Series, 1976 International Harvester Cargostar Series, 1977 International Harvester Cargostar Series, 1978 International Harvester Cargostar Series, 1979 International Harvester Cargostar Series, 1975 International Harvester Fleetstar Series, 1976 International Harvester Fleetstar Series, 1977 International Harvester Fleetstar Series, 1978 International Harvester Fleetstar Series, 1979 International Harvester Fleetstar Series, 1975 International Harvester Loadstar Series, 1976 International Harvester Loadstar Series, 1977 International Harvester Loadstar Series, 1978 International Harvester Loadstar Series, 1979 International Harvester Loadstar Series, 1975 International Harvester Paystar Series, 1976 International Harvester Paystar Series, 1977 International Harvester Paystar Series, 1978 International Harvester Paystar Series, 1979 International Harvester Paystar Series, 1975 International Harvester S Series, 1976 International Harvester S Series, 1977 International Harvester S Series, 1978 International Harvester S Series, 1979 International Harvester S Series, 1975 International Harvester Transtar Series, 1976 International Harvester Transtar Series, 1977 International Harvester Transtar Series, 1978 International Harvester Transtar Series, 1979 International Harvester Transtar Series, 1976 International Harvester Xmqar Series |
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DRUM |
| Recall Summary: 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.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Recalled Vehicles: 1977 International Harvester Fleetstar Series, 1978 International Harvester Fleetstar Series, 1977 International Harvester Loadstar Series, 1978 International Harvester Loadstar Series, 1977 International Harvester Paystar Series, 1978 International Harvester Paystar Series, 1977 International Harvester S Series, 1978 International Harvester S Series, 1977 International Harvester Transtar Series, 1978 International Harvester Transtar Series |
| Component: WHEELS:MULTI PIECE |
| Recall Summary: 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. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Recalled Vehicles: 1975 International Harvester Cargostar Series, 1976 International Harvester Cargostar Series, 1977 International Harvester Cargostar Series, 1975 International Harvester Conco Series, 1976 International Harvester Conco Series, 1977 International Harvester Conco Series, 1975 International Harvester Fleetstar Series, 1976 International Harvester Fleetstar Series, 1977 International Harvester Fleetstar Series, 1975 International Harvester Loadstar Series, 1976 International Harvester Loadstar Series, 1977 International Harvester Loadstar Series, 1975 International Harvester S Series, 1976 International Harvester S Series, 1977 International Harvester S Series, 1975 International Harvester Transtar Series, 1976 International Harvester Transtar Series, 1977 International Harvester Transtar Series |
| Component: WHEELS:MULTI PIECE |
| Recall Summary: 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 ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Recalled Vehicles: 1976 International Harvester Fleetstar Series, 1977 International Harvester Fleetstar Series |
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
| Recall Summary: 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.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Oct. 16, 1979 | Equipment:other:labels | 18,778 |
| Sep. 18, 1979 | Service Brakes, Air:drum | 25,000 |
| Feb. 21, 1979 | Wheels:multi Piece | 9,700 |
| Oct. 17, 1977 | Wheels:multi Piece | 21,980 |
| Jan. 13, 1977 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:vacuum:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 20 |
| Mar. 12, 1976 | Steering:linkages | 7,207 |
| Jun. 24, 1975 | Service Brakes, Air:supply:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 7 |
| Jun. 23, 1975 | Service Brakes, Air:antilock:control Unit/module | 8,500 |
| May. 15, 1975 | Power Train:automatic Transmission | 3,000 |
| Mar. 24, 1975 | Service Brakes, Air:drum | 400 |
| Dec. 3, 1974 | Power Train:axle Assembly:banjo Housing | 209 |
| Jul. 16, 1974 | Wheels:center Section | 300 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 1979 International Harvester Fleetstar Series | 1 |
| 1978 International Harvester Fleetstar Series | 3 |
| 1977 International Harvester Fleetstar Series | 5 |
| 1976 International Harvester Fleetstar Series | 3 |
| 1975 International Harvester Fleetstar Series | 7 |
| 1974 International Harvester Fleetstar Series | 5 |
| 1973 International Harvester Fleetstar Series | 4 |
| 1972 International Harvester Fleetstar Series | 1 |
| 1971 International Harvester Fleetstar Series | 1 |