The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·19V896000·Announced 2019-12-16

Mack Trucks Recalls 2020 Models for Steering Drag Link Defect

Mack Trucks is recalling 2020 Anthem, Granite, and Pinnacle vehicles because steering drag link connections may be improperly installed, risking loss of steering control.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. 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 steering system that can lead to loss of control and crashes, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Mack Trucks, Inc. is recalling certain 2020 model year Anthem (AN), Granite (GR), and Pinnacle (PI) vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the castle nuts and cotter pins used to connect the steering drag link to the pitman arm and steering arm may not have been correctly installed.

If the drag link separates due to this installation error, the driver may experience a loss of steering control, which increases the risk of a crash. The recall began on January 14, 2020.

Mack will notify owners, and authorized dealers will inspect the drag link attachment points and repair them as necessary at no charge. Owners may contact Mack customer service at 1-800-866-1177 for more information. Mack's number for this recall is SC0420.

The recalled product

Product
MACK ANTHEM (AN), PINNACLE (CHU), GRANITE (GR)
Brand
MACK
Manufacturer
Mack Trucks, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Heavy-Duty Trucks
Hazard
Affected units
80

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)

  • ANTHEM (AN)
  • PINNACLE (CHU)
  • GRANITE (GR)

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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