International Harvester Recall 86V052000: Seat Belts, Front, Anchorage

NHTSA recall 86V052000 · announced April 8, 1986 · filed by Navistar Intl Corp. · 5,940 units affected

The problem

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.

What to do

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

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

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

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 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

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