Mack Anthem (2019) Recall: Air Brakes May Not Stop Vehicle During Repetitive Use
Mack is recalling certain 2018-2019 Anthem trucks with air brakes that may not stop properly during repeated braking, risking crashes. Owners must have a free air tank added by dealers.
Use caution until it’s fixed
The undersized air brake supply reservoir may provide an insufficient air supply to properly operate the brakes during repetitive brake applications, reducing braking performance and increasing the risk of a crash.
What happened, in plain English
Mack is recalling some 2018-2019 Anthem trucks where the air brake system might not stop the vehicle properly during repeated braking, increasing crash risk. Affected vehicles need a free air tank added by dealers. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1224166-mack-anthem-2019-recall-air-brakes-may-not-stop-vehicle.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224166-mack-anthem-2019-recall-air-brakes-may-not-stop-vehicle · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #19V107000
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“Mack Anthem (2019) Recall: Air Brakes May Not Stop Vehicle During Repetitive Use.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224166-mack-anthem-2019-recall-air-brakes-may-not-stop-vehicle. Based on NHTSA recall #19V107000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=19V107000).
Why it’s dangerous
The air brake supply reservoir is undersized, meaning it can't hold enough air to keep brakes working well when braking repeatedly. This reduces braking power and could lead to a crash.
Who’s affected
Truck owners with 2018-2019 Mack Anthem (AN) vehicles that have air brake supply tanks with air volume between 70% and 96% of required. Drivers of these trucks are most at risk during repeated braking.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2018-2019 Mack Anthem has an air brake supply tank with air volume between 70% and 96% of the required amount. The recall covers one 2014 Pinnacle (CXU) vehicle and specific Anthem models.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Mack Customer Service
Call 1-800-866-1177 to confirm your vehicle is affected and schedule a free air tank installation.
What NHTSA says to do
Mack will notify owners and dealers will add an air tank to the affected vehicles, free of charge. The recall began April 10, 2019. Owners may contact Mack customer service at 1-800-866-1177. Mack's number for this recall is SC0417.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 48 days.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Questions people ask
Do I need to stop using my truck immediately?
No, the recall requires adding an air tank, not stopping use. Drivers can keep using the truck after the fix.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #19V107000 (February 21, 2019)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.