MACK ANTHEM (AN) 2020: STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 19V896000

Make Model Year
MACK ANTHEM (AN) 2020
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2020-01-14 2019-12-16 2019-12-17

Production Dates: 2019-09-16 - 2019-10-10

Manufacturers Involved: Mack Trucks, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: SC0420

Component: STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 80

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Mack Trucks, Inc. "Mack" is recalling certain 2020 Anthem "AN", Granite "GR", and Pinnacle "PI" vehicles. The castle nuts and cotter pins used to connect the steering drag link to the pitman arm and steering arm may have not been correctly installed, potentially causing separation of the drag link.

Consequence

If the drag link separates, loss of steering control my occur, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Mack will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the drag link attachment points, repairing them, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 14, 2020. Owners may contact Mack customer service at 1-800-866-1177. Mack's number for this recall is SC0420.

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.