Safety Recall NHTSA · 77V174000 Reported October 12, 1977

Interior systems:restraint:belt anchor and attachm

Mack Trucks, Inc. · Seat Belts · 6,591 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
77V174000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Component
Seat Belts
Vehicles Affected
6,591
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
October 12, 1977

Defect Summary

The involved vehicles do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 209, "seatbelt assemblies". Although the seatbelts in question performed marginally with respect to the 5000 lb. Load requirement, additional testing confirmed that the anchor could fail, allowing either the anchor to slip over the hold-down nut or the anchor to separate into two pieces.

Corrective Action

Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace seat belt assemblies without charge to owner.

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 77V174000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 77V174000

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

What is recall 77V174000?

NHTSA recall 77V174000 was issued by Mack Trucks, Inc. on October 12, 1977. It addresses: Interior systems:restraint:belt anchor and attachm. The recall affects approximately 6,591 vehicles, with the defect involving the Seat Belts component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Mack Trucks, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 77V174000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). 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.