NHTSA Recall 72V025000

NHTSA Campaign Id 72V025000; Date: Jan. 1, 1972

Recalled Vehicles:

1971 International Harvester Scout Series;  1972 International Harvester Scout Series

Component: Seats:front Assembly:recliner

Manufactured by: Navistar Intl Corp.

Affected Units:: 9,000

Recall Summary:

How to Fix:

Recall Notes:

Campaign no 72005. Possibility that rear seat, which is hinged to allow it tobe folded forward, has adjustable stops. If stops are not properly adjustedseat will not lock and, in panic stop, seat assembly could fold forward onhinge and strike back of front seat and occupant. (correct by inspecting andshortening cushion bumper stop bolts to preclude any possibility of seat notlocking. )

Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: May 15, 1972

Also see:

All recalls of International Harvester vehicles.

More recall documents on nhtsa.gov.