MACK ANTHEM (AN) 2018: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:RESERVOIR/TANK

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 19V107000

Make Model Year
MACK ANTHEM (AN) 2018
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2019-04-10 2019-02-21 2019-02-21

Production Dates: 2017-12-13 - 2018-08-27

Manufacturers Involved: Mack Trucks, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: SC0417

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:RESERVOIR/TANK

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 9

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 121

Summary

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.

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.