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2019 Mack Anthem (an)Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2019 Mack Anthem (an), most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 6 safety recalls, and for recall 25V-666 the manufacturer reports only 34% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls6Lowest repair rate 34%Owner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage100kElectrical system, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 6, 2025. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2019 Mack Anthem (an) has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Electrical system10
Exterior lighting10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

6 recalls

2019 Mack Anthem (an) recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

34%repaired · 2026 Q3

Front: anchorage

Recall 25V-666 · Oct 6, 2025 · 15,841 vehicles · 5,422 repaired

Risk. An improperly welded seat belt anchorage bracket can detach during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

61%repaired · 2023 Q1

Control module: software

Recall 21V-233 · Apr 1, 2021 · 557 vehicles · 344 repaired

Risk. A vehicle that drifts out of its lane increases the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

100%repaired · 2020 Q3

Supply: reservoir/tank

Recall 19V-107 · Feb 21, 2019 · 9 vehicles · 9 repaired

Risk. The undersized air brake supply reservoir may provide an insufficient air supply to properly operate the brakes during repetitive brake applications, reducing…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

68%repaired · 2020 Q2

Rearview mirrors/devices: exterior

Recall 19V-054 · Jan 24, 2019 · 3,906 vehicles · 2,638 repaired

Risk. If the mirror detaches from the door, the mirror may strike another vehicle or pedestrian, increasing the risk of injury or crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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78%repaired · 2019 Q4

Trailer hitches: fifth wheel assembly

Recall 18V-543 · Aug 16, 2018 · 9 vehicles · 7 repaired

Risk. If the trailer separates from the tractor, it can increase the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Mack.

Best & worst years

2019 vs. every other Anthem (an) year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Anthem (an) median. How we score

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In owners' words

What Anthem (an) owners report

Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

THIS MODEL HAS A 100% LED HEADLAMP AND TURN SIGNAL ASSEMBLY WHICH IS NOT SERVICEABLE BY COMMERCIAL DRIVERS ROADSIDE WHERE THE LAMPS ARE SUFFERING COMMON FAILURE LEADING TO VIOLATIONS UNDER SEC 393.99(A) FMCSA REGULATIONS. THE LAMP ASSEMBLY MUST BE FULLY REPLACED AS NO SINGLE COMPONENT IS FIELD…
Complaint 11300786 · Jan 21, 2020 · 100,000 miles

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