Safety Recall NHTSA · 04V193000 Reported April 22, 2004

International/fmvss 209/seat belt buckle assembly

Q: What is recall 04V193000?

NHTSA recall 04V193000 was issued by International Motors, Llc on April 22, 2004. It addresses: International/fmvss 209/seat belt buckle assembly. The recall affects approximately 1,687 vehicles , with the defect involving the Seat Belts component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

International Motors, Llc · Seat Belts · 1,687 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

04V193000

Manufacturer Campaign

04506

Manufacturer

International Motors, Llc

Component

Seat Belts

Vehicles Affected

1,687

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

April 22, 2004

Defect Summary

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 Consequence

This could cause the seat belt latch to become disengaged without warning in a vehicle crash or during episodes of high seat belt loading.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the seat belt assemblies. owner notification is began on june 11, 2004. owners should contact international at 1-800-445-7825.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized International Motors, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 04V193000 or campaign 04506.
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 04V193000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 04V193000?

NHTSA recall 04V193000 was issued by International Motors, Llc on April 22, 2004. It addresses: International/fmvss 209/seat belt buckle assembly. The recall affects approximately 1,687 vehicles, with the defect involving the Seat Belts component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized International Motors, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 04V193000 or the manufacturer campaign number 04506. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.