There have been 11 safety recalls for the International Harvester Transtar 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 Transtar Series.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1979 International Harvester Paystar Series, 1980 International Harvester Paystar Series, 1979 International Harvester S Series, 1980 International Harvester S Series, 1979 International Harvester Transtar Series, 1980 International Harvester Transtar Series |
| Component: STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY |
| Recall Summary: 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. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| 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 Conventional Series, 1976 International Harvester Conventional Series, 1977 International Harvester Conventional Series, 1978 International Harvester Conventional Series, 1975 International Harvester Transtar Series, 1976 International Harvester Transtar Series, 1977 International Harvester Transtar Series, 1978 International Harvester Transtar Series |
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT |
| Recall Summary: 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.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Nov. 17, 1980 | Steering:linkages:tie Rod Assembly | 19,500 |
| 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 |
| May. 17, 1978 | Service Brakes, Air:antilock:abs Warning Light | 1,538 |
| Dec. 28, 1977 | Vehicle Speed Control | 2,340 |
| Oct. 17, 1977 | Wheels:multi Piece | 21,980 |
| Sep. 17, 1976 | Steering:wheel And Handle Bar | 1,200 |
| Jun. 23, 1975 | Service Brakes, Air:antilock:control Unit/module | 8,500 |
| Mar. 24, 1975 | Service Brakes, Air:drum | 400 |
| Dec. 3, 1974 | Power Train:axle Assembly:banjo Housing | 209 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 1980 International Harvester Transtar Series | 1 |
| 1979 International Harvester Transtar Series | 2 |
| 1978 International Harvester Transtar Series | 4 |
| 1977 International Harvester Transtar Series | 6 |
| 1976 International Harvester Transtar Series | 4 |
| 1975 International Harvester Transtar Series | 5 |
| 1974 International Harvester Transtar Series | 2 |
| 1973 International Harvester Transtar Series | 2 |
| 1972 International Harvester Transtar Series | 1 |
| 1971 International Harvester Transtar Series | 1 |