CarRecallWatchThe 2020 Mack Anthem (An) has 6 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash.
The most-reported problem area is Service Brakes (1 report).
2020 Mack Anthem (An) recalls
Seat Belt Bracket May Detach in a Crash
Certain Mack trucks with a passenger bench seat may have a seat belt anchorage bracket that was improperly welded.
Braking and stability systems may fail, raising crash risk
Certain Mack trucks are equipped with a Bendix EC80 Advanced Electronic Control Unit (ECU) that may be affected by electrical noise and a low signal on the power line carrier.
Truck May Drift Out of Its Lane at Certain Speeds
Certain Mack Anthem, Granite, and Pinnacle heavy trucks from model years 2018 and 2019 are equipped with a camelback rear suspension and electronic stability control.
Steering Drag Link May Separate, Causing Loss of Steering
Some 2020 heavy-duty trucks may have steering drag link castle nuts and cotter pins that were not installed correctly at the connection to the pitman arm and steering arm.
Blocked Rear Reflectors Can Reduce Visibility to Other Drivers
Certain 2020 Mack Anthem and Pinnacle trucks have conspicuity reflectors at the back of the cab that may be blocked by the exhaust system.
Passenger Mirror May Detach From Door, Risking Crashes
On certain 2019-2020 Mack Anthem, Granite, and Pinnacle trucks, the passenger side door-mounted down view mirror can detach from the door.
Most common 2020 Mack Anthem (An) problems
Problem areas named in the 4 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 |
| Air Bags | 1 |
| Steering | 1 |
| Power Train | 1 |
| Suspension | 1 |
| Wheels | 1 |
What owners report
This vehicle was sold to me as a new truck by Mountain West Truck Center in Salt Lake City, UT, with Federal Excise Tax paid accordingly. Prior to sale, the truck had undergone structural frame repair at Tec Equipment, an authorized Mack/Volvo dealer and repair facility in Reno, Nevada. During that repair, Huck bolts â permanent, engineered structural fasteners used to secure the frame and axle assemblies to OEM specification â were removed and replaced with non-equivalent standard threaded bolts. Those substitute fasteners were not properly installed. This condition was not disclosed at the time of sale. Nature of the Safety Defect Huck bolts are permanent, high-clamp-load fasteners en
While driving on the Interstate I apparently lost control and hit a guardrail at approx 40-45mph. The impact stopped the truck causing severe damage to the vehicle the front right 1/2 of the vehicle including bumper, quarter panel with enough impact to break the front axle. I was found unconsious and spent 6 days in the hospital. I have fractures in my back and believe that possibly the airbag should have deployed? The vehicle is available at this time for inspection. I have sent notification to the manufacturer. The day prior to this accident the check ECU light came on, however it did turn off later that day. I
LED MARKER LAMPS ARE IN A SEALED UNIT WHICH ARE NOT SERVICEABLE ROADSIDE, LEADING TO LOW VISIBILITY UNDER CERTAIN LIGHTING AND APPROACH CONDITIONS TO OTHER VEHICLES. ALSO CREATES VIOLATIONS WHILE ON THE ROAD UNDER SECTION 393 AS THE DRIVER AND/ OR ROAD SERVICE VENDOR CANNOT SERVICE A PART WITHOUT RETURNING TO A DEALER OR STOCKING SUPPLIER. THIS IS DANGEROUS BOTH IN TRAVELING AND STATIONARY POSITIONS.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2020 MACK ANTHEM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT EACH TIME THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THE VEHICLE MOVED FROM SIDE TO SIDE, THE WHEELS WOULD JUMP, AND THE HOOD ATTEMPTED TO OPEN. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO NEXTRAN TRUCK CENTERS (2200 W LANDSTREET RD, ORLANDO, FL 32809, (407) 855-1200) WHERE THE DRUM, BRAKE LINE, AND BRAKE ADJUSTMENTS WERE COMPLETED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN ON THREE DIFFERENT OCCASIONS TO THE SAME DEALER FOR THE SAME FAILURE, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND PROVIDED CASE NUMBER: 12139296. THE F
2020 Mack Anthem (An) questions
Does the 2020 Mack Anthem (An) have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls for the 2020 Mack Anthem (An): Seat Belt Bracket May Detach in a Crash; Braking and stability systems may fail, raising crash risk; Truck May Drift Out of Its Lane at Certain Speeds; Steering Drag Link May Separate, Causing Loss of Steering; Blocked Rear Reflectors Can Reduce Visibility to Other Drivers. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2020 Mack Anthem (An)?
Based on 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes (1), Exterior Lighting (1), Air Bags (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2020 Mack Anthem (An) has been fixed?
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