There have been 20 safety recalls for the International Harvester Loadstar 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 Loadstar 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: 1973 International Harvester Loadstar Series, 1974 International Harvester Loadstar Series, 1975 International Harvester Loadstar Series, 1976 International Harvester Loadstar Series, 1977 International Harvester Loadstar Series, 1978 International Harvester Loadstar Series |
| Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL |
| Recall Summary: The fuel separators on the involved vehicles may have thin walls due to a material thickness problem. The separators in these walls may crack and may allow fuel vapors or liquid fuel to leak into the engine under high pressure conditions. ... 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: 1976 International Harvester Loadstar Series, 1977 International Harvester Loadstar Series, 1978 International Harvester Loadstar Series, 1976 International Harvester School Bus, 1977 International Harvester School Bus, 1978 International Harvester School Bus |
| Component: PARKING BRAKE |
| Recall Summary: The parking brake lever mounting bracket may bend and break due to repeated applications of the parking brake. This will create a tearing force at the bolt mounting area of the bracket. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Oct. 16, 1979 | Equipment:other:labels | 18,778 |
| Sep. 18, 1979 | Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:emission Control | 2,950 |
| Sep. 18, 1979 | Service Brakes, Air:drum | 25,000 |
| Feb. 21, 1979 | Wheels:multi Piece | 9,700 |
| Oct. 17, 1978 | Parking Brake | 7,000 |
| Jun. 21, 1978 | Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:emission Control | 2,500 |
| Dec. 28, 1977 | Suspension:rear | 7,525 |
| Oct. 17, 1977 | Wheels:multi Piece | 21,980 |
| Feb. 10, 1977 | Power Train:axle Assembly:axle Shaft | 650 |
| Jul. 14, 1976 | Service Brakes, Air:antilock:wheel Speed Sensor | 5,509 |
| Mar. 12, 1976 | Steering:linkages | 7,207 |
| Oct. 31, 1975 | Service Brakes, Air:supply:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 8,500 |
| 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 |
| Oct. 29, 1973 | Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal | 500 |
| Sep. 12, 1973 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 44 |
| Oct. 22, 1971 | Wheel | 874 |
| Jun. 17, 1971 | Service Brakes, Air:slack Adjusters | 135 |
| Jan. 20, 1971 | Steering:linkages | 1,247 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 1979 International Harvester Loadstar Series | 1 |
| 1978 International Harvester Loadstar Series | 5 |
| 1977 International Harvester Loadstar Series | 8 |
| 1976 International Harvester Loadstar Series | 8 |
| 1975 International Harvester Loadstar Series | 11 |
| 1974 International Harvester Loadstar Series | 7 |
| 1973 International Harvester Loadstar Series | 6 |
| 1972 International Harvester Loadstar Series | 1 |
| 1971 International Harvester Loadstar Series | 2 |
| 1970 International Harvester Loadstar Series | 2 |
| 1969 International Harvester Loadstar Series | 1 |
| 1968 International Harvester Loadstar Series | 1 |
| 1967 International Harvester Loadstar Series | 1 |
| 1966 International Harvester Loadstar Series | 1 |