How many recalls does the 1978 International S Series have?

The 1978 International S Series has 5 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record.

How do I check if my 1978 International S Series has an open recall?

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1978 International S Series Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1978 International S Series has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 170,550 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 87V005000 1987-01-29 101,072 affected

Defect

ENGINE AND BRAKE BACKUP SYSTEM HAVE COMMON ELECTRICAL POWER SOURCE; ENGINE COULD DIE FROM ELECTRICAL FAILURE OF THE MAIN POWER FEED FROM THE ALTERNATOR.

Consequence

THIS COULD RESULT IN BRAKE FAILURE WHICH COULD RESULT INA CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

Remedy

SEPARATE ENGINE AND BRAKE BACK UP CIRCUITS.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 84V091000 1984-08-14 16,000 affected

Defect

THE ENGINE SHUTDOWN CABLE LOCATED BETWEEN THE DASH BOARD AND FIREWALL, MAY INTERFERE WITH THE ACCELERATOR LINKAGE.

Remedy

ENGINE SHUTDOWN CABLE WILL BE REROUTED AND STRAPPED DOWN AS NECESSARY.

EQUIPMENT 79V227000 1979-10-16 18,778 affected

Defect

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.

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR 79V211000 1979-09-18 25,000 affected

Defect

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,…

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.

WHEELS 79V051000 1979-02-21 9,700 affected

Defect

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.

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 1978 International S Series as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.