No complaints are listed for the 2018 Mack Anthem (an). NHTSA's API and bulk file list none in this build.
Data build 2026-10-08.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as MACK ANTHEM (AN).
Model-generated complaint tags: No complaints are listed for tagging.
Recalls
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4 recalls.
Date: 2021-04-01. Systems: ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC).
Defect: Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Anthem (AN), Granite (GR/GU), and Pinnacle (CHU/CXU/PI) vehicles equipped with "camelback" rear suspension and electronic stability control. The vehicles may not stay in their lane at certain speeds. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 136, "Electronic Stabilit (excerpt)
Consequence: A vehicle that drifts out of its lane increases the risk of a crash. (excerpt)
Remedy: Mack will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the vehicle control units, free of charge. The recall began on April 21, 2021. Owners may contact Mack customer service at 1-800-866-1177. Mack's number for this recall is SC0423. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2019-02-21. Systems: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR.
Defect: Mack Trucks Inc. (Mack) is recalling one 2014 Pinnacle (CXU) vehicle and certain 2018-2019 Mack Anthem (AN) vehicles equipped with air brake supply tanks that have an air volume amount ranging from 70% to 96% of the amount required by the regulation. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
Consequence: The undersized air brake supply reservoir may provide an insufficient air supply to properly operate the brakes during repetitive brake applications, reducing braking performance and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Mack will notify owners and dealers will add an air tank to the affected vehicles, free of charge. The recall began April 10, 2019. Owners may contact Mack customer service at 1-800-866-1177. Mack's number for this recall is SC0417.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2019-01-21. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
Defect: Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain 2018 Anthem (AN) and Pinnacle (CXU) vehicles, equipped with an automated manual transmission. An internal component in the clutch assembly may fail, possibly resulting in unintended vehicle movement.
Consequence: Unintended vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Mack has notified owners, and dealers will update the software or replace the clutch, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on January 25, 2019. Owners may contact Mack customer service at 1-800-866-1177. Mack's number for this recall is SC0415.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2018-03-06. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EXTERIOR LIGHTING, INTERIOR LIGHTING, VISIBILITY.
Defect: Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain 2018 Anthem (AN), Granite (GU), and Pinnacle (CXU, PI) trucks. An electrical overload condition may cause the light control module (LCM) to fail, resulting in the loss of the exterior lighting, interior dashboard lighting, and the windshield wipers.
Consequence: Loss of lighting or windshield wiper function can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Mack will notify owners, and dealers will replace and reprogram the LCM, free of charge. The recall began on March 23, 2018. Owners may contact Mack customer service at 1-800-866-1177. Mack's number for this recall is SC0409.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Manufacturer communications
359 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system| System | Count |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 115 |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 80 |
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| EQUIPMENT | 50 |
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| POWER TRAIN | 50 |
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| ENGINE | 45 |
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| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 23 |
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| FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | 21 |
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| SUSPENSION | 17 |
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11036580
Date: 2026-08-10. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Mack Trucks Equipped With A Cummins Engine - Engine Preheat Icon Does Not Illuminate In The Instrument Cluster (IC) During Engine Pre-heat (Intake Air Heater) Operation - Vehicles With 2018Instrument Cluster Update, Model Year2018 And Newer
11034136
Date: 2026-06-29. Type: Emissions. Systems: ENGINE.
Mack Trucks has determined that certain vehicles equipped with a model year (a MYa ) 2017-2018 MP8 Turbo Compound (TC) engine may not meet California and Federal Regulations (CARB). This Recall is for updated software that will reduce the amount of time necessary for the system to operate in a col
11032094
Date: 2026-04-30. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE, UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
CBR - Mack Chassis - Dash Panel Cracking at Mounting to BIW.
11032086
Date: 2026-04-09. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
CBR - Mack Carrier Nut Adhesive Change.
11032092
Date: 2026-04-09. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
CBR - Mack Chassis - Through Shaft Bearing Retainer Breakage On Mack Carriers.
11030583
Date: 2026-03-02. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: SUSPENSION.
CBR - Z Spring Bracket Wear.
11030590
Date: 2026-03-02. Type: Emissions. Systems: ENGINE.
Emissions - EC0039 MST21 Failure to Detect P20EE - AN, CHU.
11029445
Date: 2026-02-04. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
CBR - The purpose of this solution is to give information on Engine Control Module (EMS) Software content.
11029451
Date: 2026-02-01. Type: Emissions. Systems: ENGINE.
Emissions - Mack Trucks has determined that certain vehicles equipped with a model year (a MYa ) 2017-2018 MP7 engine may not meet California and Federal Regulations (CARB).
11028051
Date: 2026-01-08. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL.
CBR - Mack Chassis - Engine Brake Only Works With The Brake Pedal, No Function During Cruise. US07 And Newer Emissions, Model Year 2008 And Newer.