Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Heavy Duty Truck/Tractors Equipped With Sears Atlas Series 35, 70, Or 80 Driver’S Seats, When The Seats Are In Their Lowest, Most Rearward Adjusted Position, They May Chafe The Seat Belt Tether That Connects From The Seat To The Back Of The Cab.
Make Of Vehicle
INTERNATIONAL
Model Of Vehicle
5500I
Year
2006
Recall Campaign Number
05V448000
Component Description
Seat Belts:Front:Webbing
Effect Of Defect
This Chafing May Eventually Cut Through The Tether, Thus Weakening The EffeCTIveness Of The Seat Belt Assembly In A Vehicle Crash, Possibly Resulting In Property Damage, Personal Injury Or Death.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Inspect The Vehicles For Suspect Seat Codes And Will Replace The Existing 12″ Seat Tethers With New 13.5″ Tethers. The Recall Began On October 7, 2005. Owners May Contact International At 1-800-448-7825.
Vehicle Manufacturer
International Truck & Engine Corporation
Start Of Manufacture
20040823
End Of Manufacture
20050913
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
125
Date Owners Notified
20051007
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Navistar, Inc.
Date Report Received
20051004
Make Campaign Number
5519