Mack Anthem (AN), Granite (GR), Pinnacle (PI/PN) (2019): Steering
Recall 18V778000 · Nov 1, 2018 · Mack Trucks, Inc.
169
vehicles affected
169
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18V778000
- Date
- Nov 1, 2018
- Maker
- Mack Trucks, Inc.
- Units affected
- 169
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Steering
- Model years
- 2019
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
A loss of steering can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
3 models, 3 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Mack | Anthem (AN) | 2019 |
| Mack | Granite (GR) | 2019 |
| Mack | Pinnacle (PI/PN) | 2019 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 18V778000?
3 models: Mack Anthem (AN) (2019), Mack Granite (GR) (2019), Mack Pinnacle (PI/PN) (2019), about 169 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 18V778000?
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.
What can happen?
A loss of steering can increase the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.