CarRecallWatch- Component
- SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
- Problem
- Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2018-2019 International WorkStar, DuraStar, LoneStar, LT, ProStar, RH and IC Bus HC, 2018 International TranStar, 2019 International HV and MV trucks and transit buses. The front driver and passenger seat belt anchor D-ring bolt may break in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
- Risk
- If the D-ring bolt breaks during a crash, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained, increasing their risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Navistar has notified owners, and dealers will replace the D-ring bolt depending on the information found on the seat belt label, free of charge. The recall began May 23, 2018. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 18505.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
The front driver and passenger seat belt anchor D-ring bolt may break in a crash. The affected seat belt anchorage does not meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 210 for seat belt anchorages.
If the D-ring bolt breaks during a collision, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained, which increases the risk of injury. Owners should check whether their vehicle is included in this recall.
Dealers will replace the D-ring bolt at no cost to you, depending on the information on the seat belt label. Contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825, referencing recall number 18505, or check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle