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SevereNHTSA·24V424000·Announced 2024-06-09

Mack Trucks Recalls 2025 Anthem and Pinnacle Models for Steering Defect

Mack Trucks is recalling 2025 Anthem and Pinnacle trucks because improperly heat-treated ball studs in the tie rod assemblies may fail, causing a sudden loss of steering control.

NHTSA safety advisory

Do not drive this vehicle

NHTSA advises owners to stop driving this vehicle until the recall repair has been completed.

This is the agency’s own advisory, not our assessment. Contact the manufacturer or a dealer, and see the official NHTSA notice for the current guidance.

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 (tie rod assembly failure) that results in a sudden loss of steering control, which the source states increases the risk of a crash. This aligns with the rubric criterion for 'structural vehicle defect' or 'significant injury/property-damage reports' (implied by crash risk).

Plain-English summary

Mack Trucks, Inc. is recalling certain 2025 Anthem and Pinnacle trucks. The recall addresses a defect in the tie rod assemblies, which may contain an improperly heat-treated ball stud. This component can fail, resulting in a sudden loss of steering control.

A sudden loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash. Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy has been completed. Dealers will inspect and replace the tie rod ends as necessary, free of charge.

Owner notification letters were mailed on June 17, 2024. Owners may contact Mack customer service at 1-800-866-1177 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236. Mack's number for this recall is SC0466.

The recalled product

Product
MACK PIONEER PR (4), ANTHEM (AN)
Brand
MACK
Manufacturer
Mack Trucks, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Heavy-Duty Trucks
Hazard
Affected units
7

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)

  • PIONEER PR (4)
  • ANTHEM (AN)

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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