NHTSA vehicle safety data
2019 Mack ANTHEM (AN) Recalls & Complaints
The 2019 Mack ANTHEM (AN) has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Mack dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2019 Mack ANTHEM (AN). Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2019 Mack ANTHEM (AN) owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2019 Mack ANTHEM (AN), describing incidents dated January 16, 2020.
Most-cited components
- Electrical System 1 complaint
- Exterior Lighting 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #11300786 · Filed
THIS MODEL HAS A 100% LED HEADLAMP AND TURN SIGNAL ASSEMBLY WHICH IS NOT SERVICEABLE BY COMMERCIAL DRIVERS ROADSIDE WHERE THE LAMPS ARE SUFFERING COMMON FAILURE LEADING TO VIOLATIONS UNDER SEC 393.99(A) FMCSA REGULATIONS. THE LAMP ASSEMBLY MUST BE FULLY REPLACED AS NO SINGLE COMPONENT IS FIELD…
Improperly Welded Seat Belt Anchor/FMVSS 210
NHTSA #25V666000 · Seat Belts — Front — Anchorage · NHTSA notice
Reported October 6, 2025 · Mack Trucks, Inc.
Potentially affected: 15,841 vehicles
Repair completion: 34.23% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Mack campaign SC0485 · Owners notified January 21, 2026 · Vehicles built starting April 20, 2018 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Mack MD, 2019-2025 Anthem, Granite, 2024 MD Electric, and 2025 Pinnacle trucks equipped with a passenger bench seat. The seat belt anchorage bracket may be improperly welded. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
Safety consequence
An improperly welded seat belt anchorage bracket can detach during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will install a reinforcement plate, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed January 21, 2026. Owners may contact Mack's customer service at 1-800-866-1177. Mack's number for this recall is SC0485. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 13, 2025.
Vehicle May Not Stay In Lane/FMVSS 136
NHTSA #21V233000 · Electronic Stability Control (ESC) — Control Module — Software · NHTSA notice
Reported April 1, 2021 · Mack Trucks, Inc.
Potentially affected: 557 vehicles
Repair completion: 77.38% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Mack campaign SC0423 · Owners notified April 21, 2021
Defect description
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."
Safety consequence
A vehicle that drifts out of its lane increases the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Incorrect Air Tank Capacity/FMVSS 121 Air Brakes
NHTSA #19V107000 · Service Brakes, Air — Supply — Reservoir/Tank · NHTSA notice
Reported February 21, 2019 · Mack Trucks, Inc.
Potentially affected: 9 vehicles
Repair completion: 100% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Mack campaign SC0417 · Owners notified April 10, 2019 · Vehicles built December 13, 2017 – August 27, 2018 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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."
Safety consequence
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.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Passenger Down View Mirror May Detach
NHTSA #19V054000 · Visibility — Rearview Mirrors/Devices — Exterior · NHTSA notice
Reported January 24, 2019 · Mack Trucks, Inc.
Potentially affected: 3,906 vehicles
Repair completion: 67.54% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Mack campaign SC0416 · Owners notified March 19, 2019 · Vehicles built January 15, 2018 – January 11, 2019 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Mack Anthem, Granite, Pinnacle vehicles. The passenger side door down view mirror may detach from the door.
Safety consequence
If the mirror detaches from the door, the mirror may strike another vehicle or pedestrian, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Mack will notify owners, and dealers will properly attach the mirror, free of charge. The recall began March 19, 2019. Owners may contact Mack customer service at 1-800-866-1177. Mack's number for this recall is SC0416.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Loose Pinch Bolt may cause Loss of Steering
NHTSA #18V778000 · Steering · NHTSA notice
Reported November 1, 2018 · Mack Trucks, Inc.
Potentially affected: 169 vehicles
Repair completion: 78.11% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Mack campaign SC0413 · Owners notified November 30, 2018 · Vehicles built January 19, 2018 – September 12, 2018 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain 2019 Mack Anthem (AN), Granite (GR), and Pinnacle (PI) vehicles. The pinch bolt on the upper steering shaft may not have been tightened, possibly resulting in the steering shaft separating and causing a loss of steering.
Safety consequence
A loss of steering can increase the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Mack will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles for any loose pinch bolts, correcting the vehicles as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 30, 2018. Owners may contact Mack customer service at 1-800-866-1177. Mack's number for this recall is SC0413.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Trailer may Separate from Fifth Wheel
NHTSA #18V543000 · Trailer Hitches — Fifth Wheel Assembly · NHTSA notice
Reported August 16, 2018 · Mack Trucks, Inc.
Potentially affected: 9 vehicles
Repair completion: 77.78% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Mack campaign SC0411 · Owners notified September 25, 2018 · Vehicles built June 9, 2018 – June 29, 2018 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain 2019 Mack Anthem trucks equipped with Jost fifth wheel couplings. The fifth wheel may have an outboard slider bracket that is too narrow, possibly allowing the trailer to separate from the tractor.
Safety consequence
If the trailer separates from the tractor, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Mack will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fifth wheel slider bracket, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began September 25, 2018. Owners may contact Mack customer service at 1-800-866-1177. Mack's number for this recall is SC0411.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other Mack ANTHEM (AN) model years
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