How many recalls does the 1970 International International Harvester have?

The 1970 International International Harvester has 5 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record.

How do I check if my 1970 International International Harvester has an open recall?

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1970 International International Harvester Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1970 International International Harvester has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 132,161 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

EXTERIOR LIGHTING 72V119000 1972-05-15 444 affected

Defect

NOS.95 & 130, FARM EQUIPMENT TRAILERS.CLEARANCE LIGHTS FAILED TO MEETREQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO.108.CORRECT BYINSTALLING REQUIRED CLEARANCE LIGHTS TO MEET FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETYSTANDARD NO.108.)

STEERING 71V001000 1971-11-06 8,793 affected

Defect

INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER SERVICE SECTION LETTER NO 70038.1000 D THRU 13000D,1100D 4X4, 12000 4X4 AND 1010 THRU 1310 1110 4X 4, 1210 4X4.WITH MANUALSTEERING CODE 05055.POSSIBILITY TH AT DURING ASSEMBLY INCORRECT CLAMP BOLTWAS USED FOR STEERINGSHAFT LOWER COUPLING CLAMP.IN THE EVENT OF BOLTBREAKAGE, ST EERING WOULD NOT…

WHEELS 71V167000 1971-09-23 274 affected

Defect

TRUCK EQUIPPED W/FA 110,115,201,211,215,218,219 FRONT AXLE.D ELIV'D IN 1970AND 1971.POSSIBILITY THAT 22" CAST SPOKE FRON T WHEELS MAY HAVE POROUSCASTINGS THAT COULD RESULT IN WHEEL B REAKAGE AND LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.(CORRECT BY REPLACING WH ERE NECESSARY.)

SEAT BELTS 71V068000 1971-04-26 46,582 affected

Defect

INTERNATIONAL SERVICE SECTION LETTER NO 71010.PUSH BUTTON RE LEASE TYPE SEATBELT BUCKLE MAY NOT WITHSTAND TENSILE PULL REQ UIRED BY FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLESAFETY STANDARD NUMBER 209.(C ORRECT BY REPLACING WITH IMPROVED BUCKLE.)

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 70V110000 1970-09-10 76,068 affected

Defect

POSSIBILITY THAT CASTELLATED TYPE LOCK NUT ON BRAKE-PEDAL-PUSH-ROD MOUNTINGBOLT MAY WORK LOOSE DUE TO BOLT BEING TOO SHORT.IF NUT WORKS LOOSE AND BOLTFALLS OUT, LOSS OF BRAKING ABILITY WOULD OCCUR.(CORRECT BY REPLACING BOLTSAND NUT.)

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1970 International International Harvester as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.