Excessive force to needed buckle seat belts
Defect Summary
Navistar, inc. (navistar) is recalling certain 2011 ic ce transit buses equipped with certain non-retractable passenger two-point lap belts. After long term buckling and unbuckling of the seat belt, the plastic fingers on the male portion of the buckle may crack and fall off, requiring excessive force to buckle the seat belt.
Safety Consequence
In the event of a crash, the seat belt may not buckle or properly restrain a passenger in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of an injury.
Corrective Action
Navistar will notify owners and dealers will replace the seat belt assemblies, free of charge. navistar issued interim notifications to owners on august 16, 2019. the recall began september 23, 2019. owners may contact navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825.
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FAQ: Recall 19V479000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 19V479000?
NHTSA recall 19V479000 was issued by International Motors, Llc on June 21, 2019. It addresses: Excessive force to needed buckle seat belts. The recall affects approximately 9 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized International Motors, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 19V479000 or the manufacturer campaign number 19511. 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.