1985 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 9370 Recall

Campaign:

86V052000 on 04/23/1986

Component:

Seat belts:front:anchorage

Manufactured:

06/30/1985 - 02/28/1986

Affected:

5,940

Defect:

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.

Correction:

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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