Mack Trucks, Inc.: Safety Recalls in 2018

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 5 safety recalls made by Mack Trucks, Inc. in 2018. See the details of the recalls below.

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November 15, 2018

(Campaign #: SC0412)

Tire Steel Cords May Become Visible/FMVSS 119

Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain 2019 Mack Granite (GR), LR, and TerraPro (TE) trucks, equipped with Bridgestone M854 tires with DOT date codes 2418-2518, Bridgestone M860A tires with DOT date code 2518 or Bridgestone M864 tires with DOT date codes 2318-2418, all of size 425/65R22.5. The sidewall steel body cords may be exposed, possibly causing unexpected, rapid air loss while driving. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 119, "New Pneumatic Tires - Other than Passenger Cars."

NHTSA ID: 18V810000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 818

Consequence Summary:

Rapid tire air loss can increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action:

Mack will notify owners, instructing them to take their vehicles to Bridgestone Tire or Mack truck service centers for inspection and replacement, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 19, 2018. Owners may contact Mack customer service at 1-800-866-1177. Mack's number for this recall is SC0412.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 70.78

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November 1, 2018

(Campaign #: SC0413)

Loose Pinch Bolt may cause Loss of Steering

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.

NHTSA ID: 18V778000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 169

Consequence Summary:

A loss of steering can increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action:

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 78.11

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October 30, 2018

(Campaign #: SC0414)

Incorrect Plow Light Software/FMVSS 108

Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain 2019 Mack Granite (GU) vehicles equipped with snow plow lamp preparation kits. The snow plow headlights can be turned on without other exterior lights, and high beam indicator will not work when the snow plow high beams are on. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

NHTSA ID: 18V765000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 755

Consequence Summary:

The driver may operate the vehicle with the snow plow headlights on but the marker and tail lamps off, reducing the vehicle's visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action:

Mack will notify owners, and dealers will update the software related to the plow lights, free of charge. The recall began December 19, 2018. Owners may contact Mack customer service at 1-800-866-1177. Mack's number for this recall is SC0414.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 83.44

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August 16, 2018

(Campaign #: SC0411)

Trailer may Separate from Fifth Wheel

Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain 2019 Mack Anthem trucks equipped with Jost fifth wheel couplings. The fifth wheel may have an outboard slider bracket that is too narrow, possibly allowing the trailer to separate from the tractor.

NHTSA ID: 18V543000

Component: TRAILER HITCHES

# of Units Affected: 9

Consequence Summary:

If the trailer separates from the tractor, it can increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action:

Mack will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fifth wheel slider bracket, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began September 25, 2018. Owners may contact Mack customer service at 1-800-866-1177. Mack's number for this recall is SC0411.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 77.78

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March 6, 2018

(Campaign #: SC0409)

Loss of Lighting and Windshield Wipers

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.

NHTSA ID: 18V152000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 135

Consequence Summary:

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 93.33

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