There have been 16 safety recalls for the International Harvester Loadstar. 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 Loadstar.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1976 International Harvester Loadstar |
| Component: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:BANJO HOUSING |
| Recall Summary: The welding of the brake mounting flanges to the rear axle may be defective and may break. If this weld were to separate during vehicle operation, adjacent brake lines could be damaged. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Recalled Vehicles: 1977 International Harvester 1600, 1978 International Harvester 1600, 1977 International Harvester 1700, 1978 International Harvester 1700, 1977 International Harvester 1800, 1978 International Harvester 1800, 1977 International Harvester Loadstar, 1978 International Harvester Loadstar |
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES |
| Recall Summary: The pushrod may have been incorrectly mounted to the lower of two holes in the brake pedal assembly. Incorrect mounting can cause sideload forces to be applied to the pushrod, causing the pushrod to fracture. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Recalled Vehicles: 1975 International Harvester Loadstar, 1976 International Harvester Loadstar, 1977 International Harvester Loadstar, 1975 International Harvester School Bus, 1976 International Harvester School Bus, 1977 International Harvester School Bus |
| Component: SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:HANGER/BRACKET |
| Recall Summary: The bolts that anchor forward mounting brackets for the rear springs may loosen. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Recalled Vehicles: 1973 International Harvester Loadstar |
| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP |
| Recall Summary: ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Recalled Vehicles: 1970 International Harvester Cargostar, 1971 International Harvester Cargostar, 1970 International Harvester Loadstar, 1971 International Harvester Loadstar |
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER |
| Recall Summary: ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Nov. 21, 1984 | Power Train:axle Assembly:banjo Housing | 2,350 |
| Oct. 22, 1981 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:pedals And Linkages | 350 |
| Apr. 4, 1978 | Suspension:rear:springs:leaf Spring Assembly:hanger/bracket | 36,000 |
| Jun. 4, 1973 | Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:filler Pipe And Cap | 11,000 |
| May. 27, 1971 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:master Cylinder | 10,594 |
| Mar. 16, 1971 | Steering:linkages | 1,951 |
| Nov. 23, 1970 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:master Cylinder | 8,784 |
| Jul. 7, 1970 | Service Brakes, Air:supply:check Valve | 129 |
| May. 5, 1970 | Service Brakes, Air:supply:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 633 |
| Nov. 28, 1969 | Service Brakes, Air:drum:drum | 67 |
| Oct. 30, 1969 | Service Brakes, Air:controls | 5,560 |
| Jul. 23, 1969 | Parking Brake:driveline:air | 1,947 |
| Oct. 16, 1968 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:pedals And Linkages | 115 |
| May. 20, 1968 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 2,271 |
| Mar. 24, 1967 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 68,040 |
| Mar. 24, 1967 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 70,064 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 9999 International Harvester Loadstar | 2 |
| 1978 International Harvester Loadstar | 1 |
| 1977 International Harvester Loadstar | 2 |
| 1976 International Harvester Loadstar | 2 |
| 1975 International Harvester Loadstar | 1 |
| 1973 International Harvester Loadstar | 1 |
| 1971 International Harvester Loadstar | 1 |
| 1970 International Harvester Loadstar | 4 |
| 1969 International Harvester Loadstar | 4 |
| 1968 International Harvester Loadstar | 4 |
| 1967 International Harvester Loadstar | 3 |
| 1966 International Harvester Loadstar | 3 |
| 1965 International Harvester Loadstar | 3 |
| 1964 International Harvester Loadstar | 1 |