Does the 1978 International Harvester Scout Series have any recalls?

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: fuel system, gasoline, electrical system. 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 Scout Series?

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

1978 International Harvester Scout Series 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 1978 International Harvester Scout 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 Scout Series recalls, newest first

February 21, 1979NHTSA 79V0500004,300 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery

Summary: Due to incorrect clipping of the fuel line at the right front inner fender splash panel, the line could sever or become partially cut by the lower edge of the splash panel, in the event of a vehicle impact. These vehicles do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 301, "fuel system integrity".
Remedy: Dealer will inspect fuel line clipping and, if necessary, clip to the proper location.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

May 3, 1978NHTSA 78V10000020,398 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical system › Wiring › Rear compartment/trunk

Summary: The wiring harness may have been entrapped, out of position, in a pinched condition at a frame outrigger during assembly of the body chassis. The trailer feed wire is not protected by a fuse or circuit and is susceptible to a short circuit occurrence.
Remedy: The dealer will inspect vehicles for this pinched condition, add clipping to ensure positive location of wiring harness and proper separation from fuel line at outrigger and install a circuit breaker on the trailer feed wire at no charge.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

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

Other International Harvester Scout Series years

Other 1978 International Harvester models

Questions

Does the 1978 International Harvester Scout Series have any recalls?: 2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: fuel system, gasoline, electrical system. 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 Scout 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 Scout Series?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.