2005–2006 International 5500I, 2005–2006 International 5600I, 2005–2006 International 9200I Recall: ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCK/TRACTORS EQUIPPED WITH SEARS ATLAS SERIES 35…
NHTSA campaign 05V448000 · Seat Belts · filed Oct 4, 2005 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The 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.
The 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.
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Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
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.
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.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| International | 5500I | 2005, 2006 |
| International | 5600I | 2005, 2006 |
| International | 9200I | 2005, 2006 |
Related recalls
More International 5500I recalls
- 2003–2008 International 5500I and 5 other models — Engine and Engine Cooling
- 2007–2010 International 5500I and 2 other models — Electrical System
- 2007–2008 International 5500I and 4 other models — ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 TRUCKS BUILT WITH CUMMINS ISM…
- 2007 International 5500I and 6 other models — ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH CHALMERS REAR SUSPENSIONS…
Other campaigns involving International vehicles
All International 5500I recalls → · All International recalls →
Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 05V448000 (manufacturer number 05519). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.