Vehicle recall 72V025000 · January 1, 1972

1971-1972 International Harvester Scout Series

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Notes: Campaign no 72005.POSSIBILITY that rear seat, which is hinged to allow it tobe folded forward, has adjustable stops.if stops are not properly adjustedseat will not lock and, in panic stop, seat assembly could fold forward onhinge and strike back of front seat and occupant.(correct by inspecting andshortening cushion bumper stop bolts to preclude any possibility of seat notlocking.)

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 72V025000
Reported to NHTSA: January 1, 1972
Filed by: NAVISTAR INTL CORP.
Owner notification: May 15, 1972
Vehicles potentially affected: 9,000
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Seats › Front assembly › Recliner

Recall 72V025000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

International Harvester Scout Series (1971-1972): 1972, 1971

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