NHTSA Recall 04V193000: Buckle assembly (seat belts)
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,687 vehicles. It affects 8 models including the International 4200.
| NHTSA campaign | 04V193000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 04506 |
| Component | SEAT BELTS › FRONT › BUCKLE ASSEMBLY |
| Report received | April 22, 2004 |
| Owner notification | June 11, 2004 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
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.
Notes
International recall no. 04506.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 04V193000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| International 4200 | 2004 |
| International 4300 | 2004 |
| International 7300 | 2004 |
| International 7400 | 2004 |
| International 7500 | 2004 |
| International 7600 | 2004 |
| International 8500 | 2004 |
| International 8600 | 2004 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.