1974 International Loadstar Series Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1974 International Loadstar Series has 7 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 25,307 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 79V212000 1979-09-18 2,950 affected
Defect

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.

Remedy

THE DEALER WILL INSTALL IMPROVED SEPARATORS AND RELOCATE BOTH THE SEPARATOR AND FUEL CANISTER WITHOUT CHARGE.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 78V145000 1978-06-21 2,500 affected
Defect

THE VAPOR SEPARATOR IN THE FUEL TANK EVAPORATIVE OMISSION SYSTEM LACKS THE CAPACITY TO PROHIBIT LIQUID GASOLINE FROM PASSING TO THE CANISTER UNDER CERTAIN FUEL EXPANSION CONDITIONS. GASOLINE WOULD BE DISCHARGED FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE CANISTER ONTO THE REAR OF ENGINE, CREATING A FIRE HAZARD.

Remedy

DEALER WILL INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL FUEL SEPARATOR TO ENLARGE CAPACITY, AND ADD A DISCHARGE HOSE TO THE BOTTOM OF THE FUEL CANISTER.

POWER TRAIN 77V020000 1977-02-10 650 affected
Defect

THE STUB ENDS OF THE AXLE HOUSING MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY MANUFACTURED TO SPECIFICATIONS. THESE STUBS WOULD BE OF INADEQUATE STRENGTH AND COULD FRACTURE. COMPLETE FRACTURE WOULD CAUSE THE FRONT WHEEL, HUB, AND BRAKE ASSEMBLY TO DETACH FROM THE AXLE.

Remedy

THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, INSTALL THE CORRECT AXLE HOUSING STUBS.

STEERING 76V039000 1976-03-12 7,207 affected
Defect

IHC CAMPAIGN NO 76502.MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS WITH ROCKWELL INTERNATIONAL 16.000AND 18.000 FRONT AXLES.POSSIBILITY THAT DUE TO A FORGING FLAW THE RIGHT ORLEFT STEERING ARM COULD BREAK.FALIURE OF THE STEERING ARM COULD RESULT INDETACHMENT OF THE STEERING ARM FROM THE WHEEL SPINDLE AND LEAD TO LOSS OFINSPECTING AND…

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR 75V117000 1975-06-23 8,500 affected
Defect

INTERNATIONAL CAMPAIGN NO 77509.TRUCKS LOADSTAR, FLEETSTAR, CARGOSTAR,TRAMSTAR, PAYSTAR, CONCO, 1971 THRU 1975 TO DATE.POSSIBILITY THAT VARIOUSMALFUNCTIONS OF THE ANTI-LOCK COMPUTERS MODULE SYSTEM CAN RANGE FROMILLUMINATION OF THE ANTI-LOCK FAILURE WARNING LIGHT WITH NO APPARENT EFFECT ONTHE VEHICLE BRAKING SYSTEM TO…

POWER TRAIN 75V089000 1975-05-15 3,000 affected
Defect

INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER CAMPAIGN NO 75506.FLEETSTAR,FLEETSTAR,PAYSTAR,CARGOSTAR,F8500M EQUIPPED WITH DETROIT ALLISONMT-650 TRANSMISSION.TRUCKS.POSSIBILITY THAT VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH MT-650AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION MAY CONTAIN NYLON PARTICLE CONTAMINANT WITHIN THEGOVERNOR ASSEMBLY.A NYLON PARTICLE COULD BLOCK AN ORIFICE…

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 73V207000 1973-10-29 500 affected
Defect

INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER CAMPAIGN NO 73520.POSSIBILITY THAT THE ANTIFLIP PINON THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL CAN INTERFERE WITH ENGINE TUNNEL.IF THIS CONDITIONEXISTS THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WILL BE HELD AT FULL THROTTLE.(CORRECT BYINSPECTING AND SHORTING ANTI-FLIP PIN).

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1974 International Loadstar Series as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.