Vehicle recall 78V090000 · April 24, 1978

1977-1978 International Harvester 2275

The cab opening for the windshield may not have been built to correct specifications.

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

Summary: The cab opening for the windshield may not have been built to correct specifications. As a result, the height opening may be too large for proper windshield retention.
Remedy: Dealer will install a longer vertical center bar to secure the windshield in position, without charge to owner.
Notes: Vehicle description: medium trucks equipped with 90-inch wide cabs.system: visual; windshield.consequences of defect: vehicle operation in high wind conditions could allowthe windshield to blow into the cab and result in glass breakage. This couldcause driver or passenger injury, with loss of vehicle control without priorwarning and a vehicle accident a likely occurrence.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 78V090000
Reported to NHTSA: April 24, 1978
Filed by: INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER
Owner notification: May 23, 1978
Vehicles potentially affected: 3,235
Initiated by: NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Components: Visibility › Windshield

Recall 78V090000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

International Harvester 2275 (1977-1978): 1978, 1977

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