Driver's seat belt tethers
Defect Summary
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 Consequence
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.
Corrective Action
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.
Similar Recalls
Other recalls from International Motors, Llc or involving Seat Belts.
FAQ: Recall 05V448000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 05V448000?
NHTSA recall 05V448000 was issued by International Motors, Llc on October 4, 2005. It addresses: Driver's seat belt tethers. The recall affects approximately 125 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 05V448000 or the manufacturer campaign number 05519. 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.