NHTSA vehicle safety data
2026 Mack PIONEER PR (4) Recalls, Ratings & Complaints
The 2026 Mack PIONEER PR (4) has 9 NHTSA recall campaigns and 0 owner complaints on file as of October 16, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Mack dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2026 Mack PIONEER PR (4). Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
STRUCTURE:EXTERIOR TRIM
NHTSA #26V631000Reported October 1, 2026 · Mack Trucks, Inc.
Potentially affected: 3,096 vehicles
Defect description
Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain 2026-2027 Anthem AN (4) and 2025-2027 Pioneer PR (4) vehicles. The intake and grille bezels may detach from the vehicle.
Safety consequence
A detached bezel can become a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will inspect, replace the intake and grille bezels, and install cable ties as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 30, 2026. Owners may contact Mack's customer service at 1-800-866-1177. Mack's number for this recall is SC0501. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 8, 2026.
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC:SOFTWARE/PROGRAMMING
NHTSA #26V620000Reported September 28, 2026 · Mack Trucks, Inc.
Potentially affected: 850 vehicles
Defect description
Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain 2026-2027 Anthem AN (4) and Pioneer PR (4) vehicles equipped with a tanker application package. Inaccurate axle load calculations may cause reduced braking performance while transporting smoothbore tanker trailers.
Safety consequence
Reduced braking performance can require a greater distance to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will install new software to disable the dynamic trailer braking calculations, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 27, 2026. Owners may contact Mack's customer service at 1-800-866-1177. Mack's number for this recall is SC0500. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 5, 2026.
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
NHTSA #26V351000Reported May 28, 2026 · Mack Trucks, Inc.
Potentially affected: 644 vehicles
Defect description
Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain 2026 Anthem (AN), 2026-2027 Pioneer PR (4), Pinnacle (PI/PN), Granite (GR), and 2027 Anthem AN (4) vehicles. The wheel lug nuts may loosen and allow the wheel to detach.
Safety consequence
Wheel detachment can cause a loss of vehicle control or create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Manufacturer remedy
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Dealers will inspect the wheel and hub mating surfaces, remove any masking material, and replace any worn components if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 22, 2026. Owners may contact Mack's customer service at 1-800-866-1177. Mack's number for this recall is SC0495. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 31, 2026.
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
NHTSA #26V261000Reported April 23, 2026 · Mack Trucks, Inc.
Potentially affected: 2,772 vehicles
Defect description
Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain 2025-2027 Pioneer (4) and 2026-2027 Anthem (4) vehicles. The rear brake modulators may have unprotected electrical connectors that can short circuit and lead to a loss of the anti-lock brake system (ABS) and electronic stability control (ESC).
Safety consequence
A loss of anti-lock brakes and electronic stability control increases the risk of a crash or injury.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will inspect the rear brake modulator electrical connectors, install a protective cover, and replace the rear brake modulators, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 8, 2026. Owners may contact Mack's customer service at 1-800-866-1177. Mack's number for this recall is SC0494. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning April 30, 2026.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
NHTSA #26V207000Reported April 1, 2026 · Mack Trucks, Inc.
Potentially affected: 86 vehicles
Defect description
Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain 2025-2027 Pioneer (4) and 2027 Anthem (4) trailers. The trailer turn signals may not function properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Safety consequence
Turn signals that do not function properly may fail to indicate the driver's intention to change vehicle direction, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will update the turn signal indicator software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 7, 2026. Owners may contact Mack's customer service at 1-800-866-1177. Mack's number for this recall is SC0493. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov April 1, 2026.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
NHTSA #25V803000Reported November 20, 2025 · Mack Trucks, Inc.
Potentially affected: 247 vehicles
Defect description
Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain 2026 Anthem (4) and 2025-2026 Pioneer vehicles. The automatic high beams (AHB) may not switch to low beam headlights as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Safety consequence
High beam headlights that do not switch to low beam as intended can reduce visibility for oncoming traffic, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
As an interim action, Mack will update the vehicle software through an over-the-air (OTA) update to disable the AHB feature, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 29, 2026. Owners may contact Mack's customer service at 1-800-866-1177. Mack's number for this recall is SC0488. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning November 27, 2025.
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL
NHTSA #25V801000Reported November 20, 2025 · Mack Trucks, Inc.
Potentially affected: 46 vehicles
Defect description
Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Pioneer vehicles. The load lock clamps, located on the back of the cab, may loosen and cause the load lock bars to become unsecured.
Safety consequence
A loose or unsecured load lock bar can result in a loss of cargo, creating a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will replace the load lock clamps, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 18, 2026. Owners may contact Mack's customer service at 1-800-866-1177. Mack's number for this recall is SC0489. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning November 27, 2025.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE
NHTSA #25V622000Reported September 18, 2025 · Mack Trucks, Inc.
Potentially affected: 156 vehicles
Defect description
Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Pioneer vehicles. When towing a trailer, the trailer lights may fail to illuminate due to an improperly manufactured body control module.
Safety consequence
Trailer tail lights and turn signals that do not illuminate as intended can reduce visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will replace the trailer body input/output module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed November 19, 2025. Owners may contact Mack's customer service at 1-800-866-1177. Mack's number for this recall is SC0484.Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 25, 2025.
STEERING
NHTSA #25V521000Reported August 11, 2025 · Mack Trucks, Inc.
Potentially affected: 32 vehicles
Defect description
Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain 2025 Anthem and 2025-2026 Pioneer vehicles. The dynamic steering and oversteer guidance feature may malfunction and cause a loss of steering control.
Safety consequence
A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
The oversteer guidance feature will be disabled through an over-the-air (OTA) update or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 21, 2025. Owners may contact Mack's customer service at 1-800-866-1177. Mack's number for this recall is SC0483.
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