1986 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 9370 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:: 86V085000 on 07/08/1986
Component:: Service brakes, air:supply:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Manufactured:: 03/31/1986 - 05/31/1986
Affected:: 3,226
Defect:: Truck tractor to trailer hoses installed on these trucks may not meet adhesion requirements of fmvss 106, hydraulic brake hoses. the hose outer cover and braid did not with stand tensile force required by the standard. consequence of defect: the hose may fail causing partial loss of braking capability which could lead to a crash if all warnings related to possible hose failure were to go unheeded.
Correction:: Replace hose assembly if of the suspect date code.
Notes:: System: air brakes coupling hose/fmvss 106. vehicle description: heavy duty trucks.