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1971 International Harvester CO7044A recalls

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

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1971 International Harvester CO7044A. 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.

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1971 International Harvester CO7044A recalls, newest first

August 24, 1977NHTSA 77V12700076,000 vehicles potentially affected

Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar

Summary
On the involved vehicles, the bolts which secure the intermediate (center) steering column shaft to the universal joint yokes may loosen and wear. Failure of the bolts could cause sudden separation of the steering shaft.
Remedy
Dealer will replace or modify the center steering shaft and replace the yoke bolts, without charge.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 1971 International Harvester CO7044A were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

Other International Harvester CO7044A years

Other 1971 International Harvester models

Questions

Does the 1971 International Harvester CO7044A have any recalls?
1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: steering. 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 1971 International Harvester CO7044A 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 1971 International Harvester CO7044A?
0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.