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1973 International Harvester Loadstar Series recalls

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

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

For the 1973 International Harvester Loadstar 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.

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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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1973 International Harvester Loadstar Series recalls, newest first

September 18, 1979NHTSA 79V2120002,950 vehicles potentially affected

Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Emission control

Summary
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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

June 21, 1978NHTSA 78V1450002,500 vehicles potentially affected

Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Emission control

Summary
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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

February 10, 1977NHTSA 77V020000650 vehicles potentially affected

Power train › Axle assembly › Axle shaft

Summary
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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1973 International Harvester Loadstar Series with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Deaths reported
0

Most complained-about components

  1. Steering1

Other International Harvester Loadstar Series years

Other 1973 International Harvester models

Questions

Does the 1973 International Harvester Loadstar Series have any recalls?
6 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: engine and engine cooling, power train, steering, service brakes, air, service brakes, hydraulic. 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 1973 International Harvester Loadstar 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 1973 International Harvester Loadstar Series?
1 complaint filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.