Safety Recall NHTSA · 14V738000 Reported November 20, 2014

Automatic shut-down protection system

Mack Trucks, Inc. · N/A · 40 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
14V738000
Manufacturer Campaign
SC0386
Manufacturer
Mack Trucks, Inc.
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
40
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
November 20, 2014
Completion Rate
92.50

Defect Summary

Mack trucks, inc. (mack) is recalling certain model year 2015 cxu and gu trucks manufactured january 1, 2014, to august 20, 2014. the affected vehicles contain an incorrectly wired automatic shut-down protection system, which may not operate as expected.

Safety Consequence

If the automatic shut-down protection system does not operate as expected, the operator may be unable to control the increase in the engines rpms, increasing the risk of engine failure and vehicle fire.

Corrective Action

Mack will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the system for correct operation and repair if necessary, free of charge. the recall began on january 16, 2015. owners may contact mack customer service at 1-610-709-2131. mack's number for this recall is sc0386.

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 14V738000 or campaign SC0386.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 14V738000

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

What is recall 14V738000?

NHTSA recall 14V738000 was issued by Mack Trucks, Inc. on November 20, 2014. It addresses: Automatic shut-down protection system. The recall affects approximately 40 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 14V738000 or the manufacturer campaign number SC0386. 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.