Mack Trucks Recalls 2018 Anthem and Pinnacle Models for Clutch Defect
Mack Trucks is recalling 2018 Anthem and Pinnacle vehicles because a clutch component may fail, causing unintended movement and increasing crash risk.
What this means for you
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (unintended vehicle movement) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.
Plain-English summary
Mack Trucks, Inc. is recalling certain 2018 Mack Anthem (AN) and Pinnacle (CXU) vehicles equipped with an automated manual transmission. The recall addresses a defect where an internal component in the clutch assembly may fail.
This failure can result in unintended vehicle movement, which increases the risk of a crash. The recall began on January 25, 2019.
Mack has notified owners, and dealers will update the software or replace the clutch, as necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact Mack customer service at 1-800-866-1177 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- MACK PINNACLE (CXU), ANTHEM (AN)
- Brand
- MACK
- Manufacturer
- Mack Trucks, Inc.
- Category
- Vehicle — Clutch Assembly
- Affected units
- 11
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (2)
- PINNACLE (CXU)
- ANTHEM (AN)
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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