Mack recall: Trailer hitches
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 could happen
If the trailer separates from the tractor, it can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
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
- Mack Anthem (An) 2019
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 18V543000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Mack Trucks, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Aug 16, 2018
- Owners notified
- Sep 25, 2018
- Vehicles or items affected
- 9
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jun 9, 2018 to Jun 29, 2018
- Part
- Trailer hitches › Fifth wheel assembly
- Maker's own recall number
- 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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Mack recall: Wheels May 28, 2026
- Mack recall: Seat belts Oct 6, 2025
- Mack recall: Steering Aug 11, 2025
- Mack recall: Electrical system Jun 10, 2025
- Mack recall: Engine and engine cooling Apr 17, 2025
- Mack recall: Service brakes, hydraulic Oct 23, 2024
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.