NHTSA Campaign 19V896000
STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION
Issued by Mack Trucks, Inc. · Reported Dec 16, 2019 · 80 vehicles affected
What's wrong
Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain 2020 Anthem (AN), Granite (GR), and Pinnacle (PI) vehicles. The castle nuts and cotter pins used to connect the steering drag link to the pitman arm and steering arm may have not been correctly installed, potentially causing separation of the drag link.
Consequence
If the drag link separates, loss of steering control my occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Mack will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the drag link attachment points, repairing them, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 14, 2020. Owners may contact Mack customer service at 1-800-866-1177. Mack's number for this recall is SC0420.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| MACK | ANTHEM (AN) | 2020 | 80 |
| MACK | GRANITE (GR) | 2020 | 80 |
| MACK | PINNACLE (CHU) | 2020 | 80 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 19V896000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.