Safety Recall NHTSA · 14V553000 Reported September 11, 2014

Seat belts may detach

Mack Trucks, Inc. · N/A · 381 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
14V553000
Manufacturer Campaign
SC0383
Manufacturer
Mack Trucks, Inc.
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
381
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
September 11, 2014
Completion Rate
91.08

Defect Summary

Mack trucks, inc. (mack) is recalling certain 2015 chu, cxu, and gu trucks manufactured june 4, 2014, through june 18, 2014. in the affected vehicles, the bolts that attach the seat belt to the seat frame may not have been torqued to the required specification. this could cause the bolts to loosen over time, allowing the seat belt to detach.

Safety Consequence

If the seat belt detaches from its mounts, the seat belt would fail to properly restrain to the seat occupant, increasing the risk of injury in the the event of a crash.

Corrective Action

Mack will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the bolts to the required specification, free of charge. the recall began in october 2014. owners may contact mack customer service at 1-800-528-6586. mack's number for this recall is sc0383.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Mack Trucks, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 14V553000 or campaign SC0383.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 14V553000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 14V553000?

NHTSA recall 14V553000 was issued by Mack Trucks, Inc. on September 11, 2014. It addresses: Seat belts may detach. The recall affects approximately 381 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Mack Trucks, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 14V553000 or the manufacturer campaign number SC0383. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.