Does the 1976 International Harvester School Bus have any recalls?

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: parking brake, suspension. 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 1976 International Harvester School Bus 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 1976 International Harvester School Bus?

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

1976 International Harvester School Bus recalls

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

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

For the 1976 International Harvester School Bus. 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.

1976 International Harvester School Bus recalls, newest first

October 17, 1978NHTSA 78V2280007,000 vehicles potentially affected

Parking brake

Summary: The parking brake lever mounting bracket may bend and break due to repeated applications of the parking brake. This will create a tearing force at the bolt mounting area of the bracket.
Remedy: Bent or cracked mounting brackets will be replaced and a reinforcement strap will be added to limit the "lift and pull" force on the bracket. This will be done without charge to owner.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

April 4, 1978NHTSA 78V06600036,000 vehicles potentially affected

Suspension › Rear › Springs › Leaf spring assembly › Hanger/bracket

Summary: The bolts that anchor forward mounting brackets for the rear springs may loosen.
Remedy: The dealer will replace the original bolts with improved bolts and nuts.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 1976 International Harvester School Bus were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

Other International Harvester School Bus years

Other 1976 International Harvester models

Questions

Does the 1976 International Harvester School Bus have any recalls?: 2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: parking brake, suspension. 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 1976 International Harvester School Bus 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 1976 International Harvester School Bus?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.