International Motors, Llc | NHTSA Recall #05V448000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 05V448000 by International Motors, Llc. Includes 125 affected units, DRIVER'S SEAT BELT TETHERS, component: SEAT BELTS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 05V448000

Manufacturer: International Motors, Llc

Report Received Date: 2005-10-04T00:00:00

Subject: Driver's seat belt tethers

Component: Seat Belts

Potentially Affected Units: 125

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 05519

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: 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.

Consequence Summary: 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.

Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 05V448000

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