2018 Mack Anthem (AN) recalls (3)

Every 2018 Mack Anthem (AN) recall

Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.

• Electronic Stability Control (Esc) · NHTSA 21V233000

  Jan 4, 2021Electronic Stability Control (Esc):Control Module:Software

  Problem

  Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Anthem (AN), Granite (GR/GU), and Pinnacle (CHU/CXU/PI) vehicles equipped with "camelback" rear suspension and electronic stability control. The vehicles may not stay in their lane at certain speeds. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 136, "Electronic Stability Control Systems on Heavy Vehicles."

  Risk

  A vehicle that drifts out of its lane increases the risk of a crash.

  Fix

  Mack will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the vehicle control units, free of charge. The recall began on April 21, 2021. Owners may contact Mack customer service at 1-800-866-1177. Mack's number for this recall is SC0423.

  Full recall details for 21V233000 →

• Service Brakes, Air · NHTSA 19V107000

  Feb 21, 2019Service Brakes, Air:Supply:Reservoir/Tank

  Problem

  Mack Trucks Inc. (Mack) is recalling one 2014 Pinnacle (CXU) vehicle and certain 2018-2019 Mack Anthem (AN) vehicles equipped with air brake supply tanks that have an air volume amount ranging from 70% to 96% of the amount required by the regulation. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems."

  Risk

  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.

  Fix

  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.

  Full recall details for 19V107000 →

• Visibility · NHTSA 18V152000

  Jun 3, 2018Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer

  Problem

  Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain 2018 Anthem (AN), Granite (GU), and Pinnacle (CXU, PI) trucks. An electrical overload condition may cause the light control module (LCM) to fail, resulting in the loss of the exterior lighting, interior dashboard lighting, and the windshield wipers.

  Risk

  Loss of lighting or windshield wiper function can increase the risk of a crash.

  Fix

  Mack will notify owners, and dealers will replace and reprogram the LCM, free of charge. The recall began on March 23, 2018. Owners may contact Mack customer service at 1-800-866-1177. Mack's number for this recall is SC0409.

  Full recall details for 18V152000 →

2018 Mack Anthem (AN) complaints and service bulletins

Mack has issued at least 359 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.

Service bulletins by component

• Engine and Engine Cooling (115)
• Electrical System (80)
• Equipment (50)
• Power Train (50)
• Engine (45)
• Fuel System, Gasoline (23)

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Other Mack Anthem (AN) model years

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