NHTSA Recall 86V052000
NHTSA Campaign Id 86V052000; Date: Apr. 8, 1986
Recalled Vehicles:
1985 International Harvester 9370; 1986 International Harvester 9370; 1985 International Harvester 9670; 1986 International Harvester 9670; 1985 International Harvester Paystar; 1986 International Harvester Paystar; 1985 International Harvester S Series; 1986 International Harvester S Series
Component: Seat Belts:front:anchorage
Manufactured by: Navistar Intl Corp.
Affected Units:: 5,940
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
Replace inboard driver and passenger seat belt halves with longer belts that assure proper locking angle between belt webbing and buckle.
Recall Notes:
System: seat belts. Vehicle description: heavy-duty trucks built with new style retractor type seat belts with scabbards.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Apr 15, 1986
Also see: