NHTSA Recall 05V448000: Webbing (seat belts)
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 125 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the International 5500I.
| NHTSA campaign | 05V448000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 05519 |
| Component | SEAT BELTS › FRONT › WEBBING |
| Report received | October 4, 2005 |
| Owner notification | October 7, 2005 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
On certain heavy duty truck/tractors equipped with sears atlas series 35, 70, or 80 driver's seats, when the seats are in their lowest, most rearward adjusted position, they may chafe the seat belt tether that connects from the seat to the back of the cab.
Safety risk
This chafing may eventually cut through the tether, thus weakening the effectiveness of the seat belt assembly in a vehicle crash, possibly resulting in property damage, personal injury or death.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the vehicles for suspect seat codes and will replace the existing 12" seat tethers with new 13.5" tethers. The recall began on october 7, 2005. Owners may contact international at 1-800-448-7825.
Notes
International recall no. 05519.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 05V448000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| International 5500I | 2005, 2006 |
| International 5600I | 2005, 2006 |
| International 9200I | 2005, 2006 |
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.