Seat belts: critical fasteners (International)
Vehicle recall 24V-026. NHTSA received Navistar, Inc.’s report on Jan 18, 2024.
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The short answer
NHTSA received Navistar, Inc.’s report on Jan 18, 2024. Copied from NHTSA on Oct 24, 2026.
Every line below is in NHTSA’s own words, with its source beside it.
What’s wrong with it?
An improperly anchored seat belt tether may not restrain an occupant as intended, increasing their risk of injury during a crash.
Navistar, Inc.
(Navistar) is recalling certain 2024 International HV and International MV trucks.
The driver’s seat belt tether bolt may not be properly seated in the anchor, causing a bind at the anchor point.
NHTSA, Recalls flat file. Released Oct 24, 2026. Updated daily.
- NHTSA’s part: Seat belts: critical fasteners.
What should you do?
Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 26, 2024. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar’s number for this recall is 24501.
NHTSA, Recalls flat file. Released Oct 24, 2026. Updated daily.
- How to reach the firm: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
- Check a vehicle by its VIN at NHTSA: the recalls still open on it are listed there.
Which ones are recalled?
NHTSA counts 297 vehicles potentially involved, across everything this recall names.
Each model year opens its own page: every recall naming it, its owner complaints and its crash ratings.
NHTSA, Recalls flat file. Released Oct 24, 2026. Updated daily.
Who is recalling it?
- Made by Navistar, Inc..
NHTSA, Recalls flat file. Released Oct 24, 2026. Updated daily.
What the record doesn’t say
- NHTSA’s recall file doesn’t say whether anyone was hurt. Owners’ complaints are counted on each vehicle’s page.
- Whether one vehicle or seat has been fixed: only its maker, or NHTSA’s lookup with a VIN, can say.
- How many have been returned or fixed isn’t in the notice.
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Sources
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Recalls flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010).
Released Oct 24, 2026 and checked Oct 24, 2026. Updated daily. Public domain (U.S. Government work).
Vehicle, car seat, tire and vehicle equipment recalls, owner complaints and crash ratings are from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Copied on Oct 24, 2026.