Does the 1978 International Harvester 1900 have any recalls?

5 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: visibility, service brakes, hydraulic, steering, service brakes, air. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 1978 International Harvester 1900 recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a International Harvester dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 1978 International Harvester 1900?

0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

1978 International Harvester 1900 recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

5 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1978 International Harvester 1900. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your International Harvester been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A International Harvester dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

1978 International Harvester 1900 recalls, newest first

June 19, 1979NHTSA 79V1560003,000 vehicles potentially affected

Visibility › Windshield

Summary: The opening for the windshield in the cab may be too large to permit proper retention or sealing of the windshield.
Remedy: Dealer will install upper and lower metal retaining brackets to hold windshield in position, without charge to owner.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

April 16, 1979NHTSA 79V095000667 vehicles potentially affected

Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Master cylinder

Summary: Defective bolts may have been used to mount the brake master cylinder to the cab firewall, resulting in bolt fracture. Fracture of all the master cylinder mounting bolts would allow separation of the master cylinder from its mounting.
Remedy: Defective mounting bolts will be replaced without charge to owner.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

April 2, 1979NHTSA 79V079000113 vehicles potentially affected

Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Master cylinder

Summary: Incorrect bolts may have been used to mount the master cylinder to the brake booster unit. The bolts could break and allow separation of the master cylinder from its mounting.
Remedy: Vehicles will be inspected and any incorrect bolts will be replaced without charge to owner.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

January 19, 1979NHTSA 79V0310009,375 vehicles potentially affected

Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar

Summary: The defect is insecure clamping of the steering column coupling to the steering gear input shaft due to clamp failure. The clamp was improperly heat-treated and may be deformed or fractured. Insecure clamping can cause wear and progressive looseness, which if not detected or not promptly repaired could progress until serrations of shaft and/or internal spline teeth of coupling become stripped.
Remedy: The dealer will replace the clamp, bolt and nut on all affected vehicles at no cost to owner.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

December 4, 1978NHTSA 78V260000750 vehicles potentially affected

Service brakes, air › Supply › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Summary: The air supply lines from the primary and secondary air tanks to the air brake application (foot) valve may have been installed in reverse. In the event of air loss failure in the primary system, total loss of service brakes could occur.
Remedy: Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, reinstall the air supply lines properly.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 1978 International Harvester 1900 were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

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Questions

Does the 1978 International Harvester 1900 have any recalls?: 5 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: visibility, service brakes, hydraulic, steering, service brakes, air. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1978 International Harvester 1900 recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a International Harvester dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1978 International Harvester 1900?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.