2018 MACK ANTHEM (AN) — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
4
Recalls
19
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2018 MACK ANTHEM (AN)
The 2018 MACK ANTHEM (AN) has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 7 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC):CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE, SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:RESERVOIR/TANK, POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY. 19 technical service bulletins have been issued by Mack Trucks, Inc. for this model year.
Recalls for the 2018 MACK ANTHEM (AN)
NHTSA has recorded 7 recalls for the 2018 MACK ANTHEM (AN), potentially affecting up to 1,117 vehicles.
Recall 21V233000 — ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC):CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
| 557 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: A vehicle that drifts out of its lane increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
View full details →Recall 19V107000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:RESERVOIR/TANK
| 9 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
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.
View full details →Recall 19V047000 — POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
| 11 vehicles affected
Defect: Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain 2018 Anthem (AN) and Pinnacle (CXU) vehicles, equipped with an automated manual transmission. An internal component in the clutch assembly may fail, possibly resulting in unintended vehicle movement.
Consequence: Unintended vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Mack has notified owners, and dealers will update the software or replace the clutch, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on January 25, 2019. Owners may contact Mack customer service at 1-800-866-1177. Mack's number for this recall is...
View full details →Recall 18V152000 — INTERIOR LIGHTING
| 135 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Remedy: 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.
View full details →Recall 18V152000 — VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
| 135 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Remedy: 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.
View full details →Recall 18V152000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING
| 135 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Remedy: 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.
View full details →Recall 18V152000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
| 135 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Remedy: 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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2018 MACK ANTHEM (AN)
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2018 MACK ANTHEM (AN).
Safety Rating for the 2018 MACK ANTHEM (AN)
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2018 MACK ANTHEM (AN) in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2018 MACK ANTHEM (AN)
Mack Trucks, Inc. has issued 19 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2018 MACK ANTHEM (AN). TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
M0310 202410 — ENGINE
EMISISON RECALL - SCR Replacement.
M0303 202405 — ENGINE
Emission Recall: Mack Trucks has determined that certain vehicles equipped with a model year (“MY”) 2017-2018 MP8 VGT engines may not meet California and Federal Regulations (CARB). This Recall is for updated software that will reduce the amount of time necessary for the system to operate in a cold engine...
KC-633 — WHEELS
Mack Chassis - Front Hub With Unit-Bearings ( Unitized Wheel Bearings ), Inspection Information And Guidelines - Commonly Model Year 2008 And Newer
SLM22-004 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Service Literature Published and Released in April, 2022
KC-402 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
Volvo Chassis - Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) SA 0 FMI 0 or SPN 0 FMI 0 Present On Fault Code Readout - US10 And Newer Emissions, Model Year 2011 And Newer
KC-355 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Diagnostic Trouble Code ( DTC ) P0422 Lighting The Malfunction Indicator Light ( MIL ) - US17 (GHG17), Common Rail Fuel System ONLY
KC-2024 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Mack Chassis - Bendix ABS Fault SPN 807 FMI 13 Blink code 19-4
S7476v2 — EQUIPMENT
CarPlay SW Update
K63120037 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Regeneration Option Menu Missing From EATS Status Menu; Option To Start A Manual (Parked) Regen Missing In Instrument Cluster - US17+OBD2016 Emissions, Model Year 2018 (Common Rail Fuel System ONLY)
PI0888 — STRUCTURE
For certain MACK CXU and AN trucks built between 08/29/2016 and 01/25/2019, a new improved torque procedure has been introduced to maintain and distribute torque properly on the hardware attaching the Link auxiliary axle to the frame mounted brackets. Follow the repair instructions outlined in this document for re-torquing the...
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2018 MACK ANTHEM (AN)
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the MACK ANTHEM (AN)
- 2016 MACK ANTHEM (AN) — 0 complaints
- 2017 MACK ANTHEM (AN) — 0 complaints
- 2018 MACK ANTHEM (AN) (current)
- 2019 MACK ANTHEM (AN) — 2 complaints
- 2020 MACK ANTHEM (AN) — 4 complaints
- 2021 MACK ANTHEM (AN) — 1 complaint
- 2022 MACK ANTHEM (AN) — 0 complaints
- 2023 MACK ANTHEM (AN) — 0 complaints
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- MACK RD — 8 total complaints
- MACK CXU — 7 total complaints