Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 86V052000

Seat belts: front: anchorage

NAVISTAR INTL CORP. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1986-04-08.

Recall campaignNHTSA 86V052000

Seat belts: front: anchorage

Component
Seat belts: front: anchorage
Manufacturer
NAVISTAR INTL CORP.
Vehicles affected
5,940
Reported to NHTSA
1986-04-08
Owners notified
1986-04-15

Defect description

THE SEAT BELTS LOOSEN AS TRUCK IS DRIVEN. THE NON LOCKING RETRACTOR TAKES UP ANY BELT SLACK, GIVING FALSE IMPRESSION THAT THE BELT IS STILL TIGHT. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THE DEFECT CAN INCREASE THE POSSIBILITY OF INJURY TO THE BELT WEARER IN EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

REPLACE INBOARD DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEAT BELT HALVES WITH LONGER BELTS THAT ASSURE PROPER LOCKING ANGLE BETWEEN BELT WEBBING AND BUCKLE.

Notes

SYSTEM: SEAT BELTS. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY-DUTY TRUCKS BUILT WITH NEW STYLE RETRACTOR TYPE SEAT BELTS WITH SCABBARDS.

Scope of coverage

8 model years across 4 models.

ModelYears on record
INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 93701986 1985
INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 96701986 1985
INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER Paystar1986 1985
INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER S Series1986 1985

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.