The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·19V107000·Announced 2019-02-21

Mack Trucks Recalls Pinnacle and Anthem Models for Brake Tank Defect

Mack Trucks is recalling certain Pinnacle and Anthem vehicles because undersized air brake supply tanks may reduce braking performance and increase crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect in the braking system that reduces braking performance and increases the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Mack Trucks, Inc. is recalling one 2014 Pinnacle (CXU) vehicle and certain 2018-2019 Mack Anthem (AN) vehicles. The recall also includes 2015-2019 Pinnacle (CHU) vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with air brake supply tanks that have an air volume amount ranging from 70% to 96% of the amount required by Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems."

The undersized air brake supply reservoir may provide an insufficient air supply to properly operate the brakes during repetitive brake applications. This condition reduces braking performance and increases the risk of a crash.

Mack will notify owners, and dealers will add an air tank to the affected vehicles free of charge. The recall began on April 10, 2019. Owners may contact Mack customer service at 1-800-866-1177. Mack's number for this recall is SC0417. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
MACK PINNACLE (CHU), PINNACLE (CXU), ANTHEM (AN)
Brand
MACK
Manufacturer
Mack Trucks, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Heavy-Duty Trucks
Hazard
Affected units
9

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 (3)

  • PINNACLE (CHU)
  • PINNACLE (CXU)
  • ANTHEM (AN)

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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