NHTSA Recall 19V896000: Connection (steering)
Mack Trucks, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 80 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Mack Anthem (an).
| NHTSA campaign | 19V896000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | SC0420 |
| Component | STEERING › LINKAGES › DRAG › LINK › CONNECTION |
| Report received | December 16, 2019 |
| Owner notification | January 14, 2020 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
If the drag link separates, loss of steering control my occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 19V896000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.