The problem
The swivel seat assembly attachments between the upper and lower portions are inadequate to insure that the assembly will stay together during normal use. Vibration can cause the attaching bolts to work loose and fall out.
The risk
Should the bolts fall out, the seat swivel assembly would separate. If this should happen while the vehicle is in motion, it could cause the operator to lose control of the vehicle increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
The fix
Dealers will install a new re-designed swivel mount/stop ring, a spacer and new longer mounting bolts.
Contacts
System: interior; seats; bucket. Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with bostrom pro sleeper swivel driver and passenger seats. Note: if you present your vehicle to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time, please contact navistar at 1-800-448-7825. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
What to do
- Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
- Call a dealer. Any authorized International Harvester dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 95V104000.
- Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
- Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.