Recall
International 8500 — 04V193000
NHTSA ID
04V193000
Make
International
Model
8500
Years Affected
2004
Recall Date
2004-04-22
Component
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Units Affected
1,687
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
04506
Summary
CERTAIN TRUCKS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES." THE SEAT BELT LATCH FAILED A QUALITY REVIEW.
Consequence
THIS COULD CAUSE THE SEAT BELT LATCH TO BECOME DISENGAGED WITHOUT WARNING IN A VEHICLE CRASH OR DURING EPISODES OF HIGH SEAT BELT LOADING.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS BEGAN ON JUNE 11, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT INTERNATIONAL AT 1-800-445-7825.