International Harvester Recall 80V131000: Seat Belts, Front

NHTSA recall 80V131000 · announced October 18, 1980 · filed by International Harvester · 2,200 units affected

The problem

THE SEAT BELTS MAY BE CUT BY AN INNER REINFORCEMENT OF THE FRONT SEAT FRAME, AND MAY SEVER ON SEVERE IMPACT.

What to do

THE DEALER WILL APPLY A PROTECTIVE COVERING TO THE REINFORCEMENT EDGE AT THE DRIVER"S INBOARD AND PASSENGER"S OUTBOARD SEAT FRAME AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS.SYSTEM: INTERIOR; SEAT BELTS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THE DRIVER OR PASSENGER MAY NOT BE RESTRAINED IN THEVEHICLE IN THE EVENT OF A SEVERE IMPACT, WHICH CAN RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY TOTHE DRIVER AND/OR PASSENGER.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1977 International Harvester Scout
• 1978 International Harvester Scout
• 1979 International Harvester Scout

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.