Safety Recall NHTSA · 80V131000 Reported October 18, 1980

Interior systems:seat belts:lap:front

International Truck & Engine Corporation · Seat Belts · 2,200 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
80V131000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
Seat Belts
Vehicles Affected
2,200
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
October 18, 1980

Defect Summary

The seat belts may be cut by an inner reinforcement of the front seat frame, and may sever on severe impact.

Corrective Action

The dealer will apply a protective covering to the reinforcement edge at the driver"s inboard and passenger"s outboard seat frame at no charge to owner.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized International Truck & Engine Corporation dealer and reference recall ID 80V131000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 80V131000

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

What is recall 80V131000?

NHTSA recall 80V131000 was issued by International Truck & Engine Corporation on October 18, 1980. It addresses: Interior systems:seat belts:lap:front. The recall affects approximately 2,200 vehicles, with the defect involving the Seat Belts component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized International Truck & Engine Corporation dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 80V131000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). 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.