Trailer hitches: fifth wheel assemblyRecall 18V-543 · 2019 Mack Anthem (an)
Mack Trucks, Inc. recall 18V-543 covers 9 2019 Mack Anthem (an) for a trailer hitches: fifth wheel assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on August 16, 2018. The manufacturer's latest report (2019 Q4) shows 78% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 18V543000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
78%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from June 9, 2018 to June 29, 2018. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.