The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·14V553000·Announced 2014-09-11

Mack Trucks Recalls 2015 Models Due to Seat Belt Bolt Torque Defect

Mack Trucks is recalling 2015 CHU, CXU, and GU trucks because seat belt bolts may not be torqued correctly, risking detachment in a crash.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a safety restraint system defect that increases the risk of injury in a crash, but no injuries or deaths have been reported in the source text, fitting the 'High' criteria for risk-of-harm products without reported injury.

Plain-English summary

Mack Trucks, Inc. is recalling certain 2015 model year CHU, CXU, and GU trucks manufactured between June 4, 2014, and June 18, 2014. The recall involves a defect where the bolts attaching the seat belt to the seat frame may not have been torqued to the required specification. This issue could cause the bolts to loosen over time, allowing the seat belt to detach from its mounts.

If the seat belt detaches, it would fail to properly restrain the occupant, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash. The recall began in October 2014. Mack will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the bolts to the required specification free of charge.

Owners may contact Mack customer service at 1-800-528-6586 for more information. Mack's number for this recall is SC0383. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
MACK GRANITE (GU), CHU, PINNACLE (CXU)
Brand
MACK
Manufacturer
Mack Trucks, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Trucks
Hazard
Affected units
381

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (3)

  • GRANITE (GU)
  • CHU
  • PINNACLE (CXU)

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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