Safety Recall NHTSA · 79V227000 Reported October 16, 1979

Equipment:tire reserve load label (glove compartme

International Truck & Engine Corporation · Equipment · 18,778 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
79V227000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
Equipment
Vehicles Affected
18,778
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
October 16, 1979

Defect Summary

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".

Corrective Action

Dealer will inspect and replace incorrect labels free of charge.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized International Truck & Engine Corporation dealer and reference recall ID 79V227000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 79V227000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 79V227000?

NHTSA recall 79V227000 was issued by International Truck & Engine Corporation on October 16, 1979. It addresses: Equipment:tire reserve load label (glove compartme. The recall affects approximately 18,778 vehicles, with the defect involving the Equipment component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized International Truck & Engine Corporation dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 79V227000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.