1985 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER S SERIES Recall - Campaign #86V052000

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1985 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER S SERIES RECALL - #86V052000

RECALL FOR SEAT BELTS : FRONT : ANCHORAGE

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.

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Vehicle 1985 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER S SERIES Manufacturer NAVISTAR INTL CORP. Manufactured between 7/1/1985 - 3/1/1986 Recalled on 4/24/1986 Influenced by NAVISTAR INTL CORP. Owners Notified on 4/15/1986 # Affected 5,940 Recalled for SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE Description 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. Consequences Corrective action 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. See also 1985 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER S SERIES Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM 1985 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER S SERIES Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR