Mack Anthem (AN) (2019): Trailer hitches
Recall 18V543000 · Aug 16, 2018 · Mack Trucks, Inc.
9
vehicles affected
9
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18V543000
- Date
- Aug 16, 2018
- Maker
- Mack Trucks, Inc.
- Units affected
- 9
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Trailer hitches > Fifth wheel assembly
- Model years
- 2019
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
If the trailer separates from the tractor, it can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 1 model year in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Mack | Anthem (AN) | 2019 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 18V543000?
1 model: Mack Anthem (AN) (2019), about 9 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 18V543000?
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.
What can happen?
If the trailer separates from the tractor, it 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.