Does the 1978 International Harvester Transtar Series have any recalls?

4 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: equipment, service brakes, air, wheels. 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 Transtar Series?

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

1978 International Harvester Transtar Series recalls

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

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

For the 1978 International Harvester Transtar 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 Transtar Series recalls, newest first

October 16, 1979NHTSA 79V22700018,778 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment › Other › Labels

Summary: The involved vehicles do not have the required certification labels stating correct tire and rim information. These vehicles do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 120, "tire selection and rims for vehicles other than passenger cars".
Remedy: Dealer will inspect and replace incorrect labels free of charge.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

September 18, 1979NHTSA 79V21100025,000 vehicles potentially affected

Service brakes, air › Drum

Summary: As a result of severe shock and vibrations, the brake spiders on the involved vehicles may develop cracks near the camshaft mounting boss. The crack propagates across the spider until the camshaft boss is completely severed from the remainder of the spider. When the camshaft boss has completely severed, the s-cam, s-cam bracket, air chamber and slack adjuster can fall away from the brake spider resulting in a "no brake" condition on the wheel.
Remedy: The dealer will replace the front brake spiders on all affected vehicles used in snow plow dump and refuse hauling applications. This will be done at no charge.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

February 21, 1979NHTSA 79V0510009,700 vehicles potentially affected

Wheels › Multi piece

Summary: A casting deficiency may allow wheels to develop cracks in the spokes between the hub cap mounting area and the rim clamp pocket. Continued usage can lead to the disengaging of the rim and tire from the vehicle.
Remedy: Wheels with casting defects will be replaced at no charge.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

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 Transtar Series were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

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Questions

Does the 1978 International Harvester Transtar Series have any recalls?: 4 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: equipment, service brakes, air, wheels. 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 Transtar 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 Transtar Series?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.