1985 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 9670 Recalls (2)

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.

Campaign:
87V076000 on 05/28/1987
Component:
Structure
Manufactured:
02/29/1980 - 04/30/1987
Affected:
68,180
Defect:
Left and right cab steps, located directly under the driver and passenger cab doors, could fail from corrosion.
Consequence:
Should the step fail while being used it could cause personal injury.
Correction:
Replace steel tubular steps with new aluminum steps.
Notes:
System: structure/cab steps.vehicle description: heavy duty trucks.

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