OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL

86V052000

Seat Belts:front:anchorage

Reported Apr 8, 1986 · NAVISTAR INTL CORP.

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.

Consequence

Not supplied in the source record.

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.

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Vehicle entries in this campaign

1986 International Harvester Paystar 1986 International Harvester 9670 1986 International Harvester S Series 1986 International Harvester 9370 1985 International Harvester 9670 1985 International Harvester 9370 1985 International Harvester S Series 1985 International Harvester Paystar

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