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NHTSA Recall 25V256000: Diesel (engine and engine cooling)

Mack Trucks, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 3 vehicles. It affects 2025 Mack Anthem (an).

3
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2025
owners notified (April 24)
NHTSA campaign25V256000
Manufacturer campaignSC0477
ComponentENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING › ENGINE › DIESEL
Report receivedApril 17, 2025
Owner notificationApril 24, 2025
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain 2025 Anthem (AN) vehicles. The idler gear bracket fasteners may have been improperly tightened, allowing the idler gear to detach from the engine.

Safety risk

A detached idler gear can damage the engine, resulting in a stall and increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the turbo compound units as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 24, 2025. Owners may contact Mack's customer service at 1-800-866-1177. Mack's number for this recall is SC0477.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Vehicles covered by recall 25V256000

Make and modelModel years
Mack Anthem (an)2025

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.