1977 International Harvester Cargostar Series: recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the 1977 International Harvester Cargostar Series. The newest campaign is 85V046000. NHTSA received the report on 26 Apr 1985. The NHTSA record gives the component Steering / Linkages. NHTSA has no complaint on file for this model year.

The NHTSA recall file shows no do-not-drive advisory and no park-outside advisory on these campaigns.

This page cannot show if a recall applies to one vehicle. The NHTSA VIN lookup shows the unrepaired recalls of one vehicle.

Remedy of the newest campaign, 85V046000, in the NHTSA record

Replace pitman arm with a redesigned strengthened arm.

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Complaint information entered into NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation vehicle owner's complaint database is used with other data sources to identify safety issues that warrant investigation and to determine if a safety-related defect trend exists.
NHTSA publishes these words. Source: NHTSA Datasets and APIs, section Complaints, read on 1 Oct 2026. Complaint file through 30 Sep 2026. Recall file through 30 Sep 2026.

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Recall campaigns

6 campaigns, newest first. 101,983 units in total.

85V04600026 Apr 1985Steering / Linkages
84V10900019 Sep 1984Steering / Linkages
79V22700016 Oct 1979Equipment / Other / Labels
79V21100018 Sep 1979Service Brakes, Air / Drum
77V23500028 Dec 1977Suspension / Rear
77V18000017 Oct 1977Wheels / Multi Piece

85V046000Received 26 Apr 1985. 15,500 units.
Steering / Linkages
Defect, in the NHTSA record
The steering pitman arm could develop cracks and eventually fracture due to high bending loads. Consequence of defect: such a fracture could cause a loss of steering control and result in a vehicle crash without prior warning.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Replace pitman arm with a redesigned strengthened arm.
Report filed by NAVISTAR INTL CORP..
84V109000Received 19 Sep 1984. 13,200 units.
Steering / Linkages
Defect, in the NHTSA record
The steering arm may crack or break in either low speed or stand still maneuvers. Cracking may occur as a result of repeated full lock turns.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
The existing steering arm will be replaced with a redesigned and strengthened arm.
Report filed by INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 12 Oct 1984.
79V227000Received 16 Oct 1979. 18,778 units.
Equipment / Other / Labels
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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, in the NHTSA record
Dealer will inspect and replace incorrect labels free of charge.
Report filed by INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 27 Dec 1979.
79V211000Received 18 Sep 1979. 25,000 units.
Service Brakes, Air / Drum
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 30 Nov 1979.
77V235000Received 28 Dec 1977. 7,525 units.
Suspension / Rear
Defect, in the NHTSA record
The involved vehicles may contain a poor quality or an insufficient weld of the brake group mounting flanges to the axle housing. This could lead to the flange breaking loose from the housing, allowing the brake group to turn with the brake drum on brake application. This will cut the brake lines to the brake group and may cause partial loss of braking capability.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealer will reweld the brake flanges correctly, without charge to owner.
Report filed by INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 7 Feb 1978.
77V180000Received 17 Oct 1977. 21,980 units.
Wheels / Multi Piece
Defect, in the NHTSA record
The deficiency exists in the front axle forged aluminum hubs. The deficiency which is in the barrel section between the inner and outer bearing, may result in cracks which could lead to hub failure. When hub failure occurs, the separated hub is retained on the axle spindle by the wheel bearing and adjusting nut.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
The dealer will replace the forged aluminum hubs with steel hubs, at no charge.
Report filed by INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 11 Nov 1977.

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Complaints by component

The NHTSA complaint file has no complaint for this model year.

Investigations

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Other model years

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Official channels

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Cite this page

Recall Register. 1977 International Harvester Cargostar Series: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/international-harvester/cargostar-series/1977/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall, complaint and investigation files. Data through 30 Sep 2026.

Sources

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Licence: US government work, public domain
Recall file through: 30 Sep 2026
Complaint file through: 30 Sep 2026
First complaint in the file: 1 Jan 1995
Manufacturer in the recall file: NAVISTAR INTL CORP.

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Questions

How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 1977 International Harvester Cargostar Series?: 101,983 units in 6 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.
How many recall campaigns does the International Harvester Cargostar Series have for all model years?: NHTSA lists 17 recall campaigns for the International Harvester Cargostar Series, model years 1970 to 1986. 6 of them name the 1977 model year.
Is an NHTSA investigation of the 1977 International Harvester Cargostar Series open?: The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.