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- TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- If the trailer separates from the tractor, it can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain trucks have a fifth wheel coupling (the connection between the tractor and trailer) fitted with a slider bracket that may be too narrow. This could allow the trailer to separate from the tractor.
If a trailer separates from the tractor, the risk of a crash increases. Owners should take this recall seriously and arrange the inspection promptly.
Mack will notify owners directly. Dealers will inspect the fifth wheel slider bracket and replace it if necessary, free of charge. You can contact Mack customer service at 1-800-866-1177, referencing recall number SC0411, and check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Mack Anthem (An) | 2019 |
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