Recall 79V-227: 1977–1978 International Harvester Cargostar Series, 1977–1978 International Harvester Fleetstar Series and 4 more
INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER recall for equipment, reported to NHTSA on Oct 16, 1979, covering about 18,778 vehicles.
The problem
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".
The fix
Dealer will inspect and replace incorrect labels free of charge.
Notes
Vehicle description: trucks.system: equipment; tire reserve load labels.consequences of defect: lacking proper label information, incorrect tires andrims could be installed during vehicle servicing. This would create an unsafedriving condition that could lead to a vehicle accident.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER |
|---|---|
| Component | Equipment › Other › Labels |
| Recall started by | NHTSA (Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance) |
| NHTSA campaign number | 79V227000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| International Harvester Cargostar Series | 1977, 1978 | All years |
| International Harvester Fleetstar Series | 1977, 1978 | All years |
| International Harvester Loadstar Series | 1977, 1978 | All years |
| International Harvester Paystar Series | 1977, 1978 | All years |
| International Harvester S Series | 1977, 1978 | All years |
| International Harvester Transtar Series | 1977, 1978 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 79V-227?
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".
How is recall 79V-227 fixed?
Dealer will inspect and replace incorrect labels free of charge.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.