Mack recall: Steering
What is wrong
Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain 2020 Anthem (AN), Granite (GR), and Pinnacle (PI) vehicles. The castle nuts and cotter pins used to connect the steering drag link to the pitman arm and steering arm may have not been correctly installed, potentially causing separation of the drag link.
What could happen
If the drag link separates, loss of steering control my occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Mack will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the drag link attachment points, repairing them, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 14, 2020. Owners may contact Mack customer service at 1-800-866-1177. Mack's number for this recall is SC0420.
Vehicles covered
- Mack Anthem (An) 2020
- Mack Granite (Gr) 2020
- Mack Pinnacle (Chu) 2020
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 19V896000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Mack Trucks, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Dec 16, 2019
- Owners notified
- Jan 14, 2020
- Vehicles or items affected
- 80
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Sep 16, 2019 to Oct 10, 2019
- Part
- Steering › Linkages › Drag › Link › Connection
- Maker's own recall number
- SC0420
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.