Navistar 2018-2019 Truck Seat Belts: D-ring Bolt Break Risk
Navistar recalls 2018-2019 International trucks and buses with seat belt D-ring bolts that may break in crashes, risking improper restraint. Owners should contact Navistar for free replacement.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If the D-ring bolt breaks during a crash, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained, increasing their risk of injury.
What happened, in plain English
Navistar is recalling certain 2018-2019 International trucks and buses because the seat belt D-ring bolt could break during a crash, potentially leaving occupants unrestrained. This poses a risk of injury if the bolt fails during an accident. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1224003-navistar-2018-2019-truck-seat-belts-d-ring-bolt-break.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224003-navistar-2018-2019-truck-seat-belts-d-ring-bolt-break · Updated October 7, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V293000
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“Navistar 2018-2019 Truck Seat Belts: D-ring Bolt Break Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224003-navistar-2018-2019-truck-seat-belts-d-ring-bolt-break. Based on NHTSA recall #18V293000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V293000).
Why it’s dangerous
The D-ring bolt in the seat belt anchor could break during a crash. If it breaks, the seat belt won't properly restrain the occupant, increasing injury risk. This violates federal seat belt safety standards.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2018-2019 International trucks and buses with the specific seat belt D-ring bolt design are affected. Drivers and passengers in these vehicles face the highest risk during crashes.
How to tell if you have this one
Check the seat belt label for the recall number (18505) or the specific model year (2018-2019) and vehicle type (International trucks and buses).
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What to do — step by step
Contact Navistar
Call 1-800-448-7825 to get the free D-ring bolt replacement.
What NHTSA says to do
Navistar has notified owners, and dealers will replace the D-ring bolt depending on the information found on the seat belt label, free of charge. The recall began May 23, 2018. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 18505.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #18V293000 (March 5, 2018)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 7, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.