MACK ANTHEM (AN) (2021) recall — Steering
Mack recalls 2021-22 Anthem tractors with potentially fractured steering gears that could cause loss of steering control. Owners must have steering gear replaced free by dealers.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A fractured steering gear can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Mack is recalling certain 2021-2022 Anthem tractors because their steering gears might be assembled incorrectly and fracture, causing loss of steering control. This could lead to crashes if the gear breaks while driving. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/80565-mack-anthem-2021-steering-recall-fractured-gear-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/80565-mack-anthem-2021-steering-recall-fractured-gear-risk · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #22V401000
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“Mack Anthem (2021) Steering Recall: Fractured Gear Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80565-mack-anthem-2021-steering-recall-fractured-gear-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #22V401000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=22V401000).
Why it’s dangerous
The steering gears may have been assembled incorrectly during manufacturing, which can cause them to fracture while in use. If the gear breaks, drivers lose steering control and face a higher risk of crashing.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2021-2022 Mack Anthem tractors are affected. Commercial truck drivers using these vehicles face the highest risk due to the potential for loss of steering control.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your truck is a 2021-2022 Mack Anthem model. The recall covers specific tractors with potentially faulty steering gears.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Mack Customer Service
Call 1-800-866-1177 to schedule a free steering gear replacement.
Have Steering Gear Replaced
Dealers will replace the steering gear at no cost to you.
What NHTSA says to do
Dealers will replace the steering gear, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 29, 2022. Owners may contact Mack customer service at 1-800-866-1177. Mack's number for this recall is SC0437.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The steering gears may have been assembled incorrectly, which can cause the gear to fracture while driving.
How can I tell if my truck is affected?
Check if your truck is a 2021-2022 Mack Anthem model, as the recall covers specific tractors with potentially faulty steering gears.
What should I do if I own an affected truck?
Contact Mack customer service at 1-800-866-1177 to schedule a free steering gear replacement.
Contact Mack
We’ve drafted a message you can send Mack to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 22V401000 — Mack Mack Hello, I own a Mack that is covered by recall 22V401000 from Mack. The official recall notice states: Dealers will replace the steering gear, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 29, 2022. Owners may contact Mack customer service at 1-800-866-1177. Mack's number for this recall is SC0437. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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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 #22V401000 (July 6, 2022)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 4, 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.
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