Recalls for your 2018 Mack Anthem (an)

Recalls for 2018 Mack Anthem (an)

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DEFECT #1 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM


Posted on: 2018-03-08
Description
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.

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

Corrective Action
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.

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.

DEFECT #2 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING


Posted on: 2018-03-08
Description
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.

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

Corrective Action
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.

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.

DEFECT #3 - VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER


Posted on: 2018-03-08
Description
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.

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

Corrective Action
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.

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.

DEFECT #4 - INTERIOR LIGHTING


Posted on: 2018-03-08
Description
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.

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

Corrective Action
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.

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.

DEFECT #5 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:RESERVOIR/TANK


Posted on: 2019-02-21
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.

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.  

Corrective Action
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.

DEFECT #6 - ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE


Posted on: 2021-04-02
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.

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

Corrective Action
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.

DEFECT #7 - ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE


Posted on: 2021-04-02
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.

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

Corrective Action
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.

DEFECT #8 - ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE


Posted on: 2021-04-02
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.

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

Corrective Action
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.