Does the 1978 International Harvester Conventional Series have any recalls?

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: 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 many complaints have owners filed about the 1978 International Harvester Conventional Series?

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

1978 International Harvester Conventional Series 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 1978 International Harvester Conventional Series. 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 Conventional Series recalls, newest first

May 17, 1978NHTSA 78V1100001,538 vehicles potentially affected

Service brakes, air › Antilock › ABS warning light

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. Braking capability could be partially lost.
Remedy: The dealer will install two washers and replace sensors and air control valves on all affected vehicles.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

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

Other International Harvester Conventional Series years

Other 1978 International Harvester models

Questions

Does the 1978 International Harvester Conventional Series have any recalls?: 1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: 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 Conventional Series 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 Conventional Series?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.