The defect
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.
The risk
A loss of steering can increase the risk of a crash.
The 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.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Mack Anthem (an) | 2019 |
| Mack Granite (gr) | 2019 |
| Mack Pinnacle (pi/pn) | 2019 |
Components: STEERING
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mack Anthem (an) | 2019 | 1 | 6 |
| Mack Granite (gr) | 2019 | 2 | 7 |
| Mack Pinnacle (pi/pn) | 2019 | 0 | 3 |
Other steering recalls in 2018
31 of the 912 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2018 concerned the steering; Mack Trucks, Inc. filed 118 campaigns in all.
| 18V928000 21 Dec 2018 | Prevost Cars, Inc. |
| 18V913000 19 Dec 2018 | Daimler Trucks North America LLC |
| 18V898000 19 Dec 2018 | Porsche Cars North America, Inc. |
| 18V872000 7 Dec 2018 | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| 18V850000 29 Nov 2018 | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| 18V840000 27 Nov 2018 | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| 18V815000 16 Nov 2018 | Autocar, LLC |
| 18V804000 14 Nov 2018 | Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2018