2018 Mack Anthem (an)
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Recalls
4 recalls name the 2018 Mack Anthem (an). Newest first.
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…
Risk and remedy
Risk
A vehicle that drifts out of its lane increases the risk of a crash.
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.
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…
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 11010857Vehicles may present with oil leak coming from the clutch/flywheel housing and observation of burned clutch smell or clutch slipping. These symptoms can be mistaken as a crankshaft rear main seal leak, when the actual cause is the crankshaft adaptor O-ring.
- 11009711EMISSION RECALL - SCR Replacement
- 11009710EMISISON RECALL - SCR Replacement.
- 11009705CBR - Mack Chassis - Timing Gear Plate Repair
- 11008389Emission Recall: EC0033-M0311 SCR Recall
- 11008387Emission Recall: EC0033-M0304 SCR Recall
- 11008382CBR: Vehicles Equipped With A Lift Axle - Wheel Speed Fault Code SPN 793, SPN 794 Set When Axle Is Up
- 11008377CBR: Automated Manual Transmission (AMT) Model D or F (mDrive and I-Shift, AMT-D, AMT-F) - Transmission Oil Leakage From Transmission Input Shaft Seal Or Output Shaft Seal - US10 And Newer Emissions, Common Model Years 2010 And Newer
- 11008374CBR: US17 GHG Common Rail Fuel System Component Electrical Faults - Model Year 2017 To 2024
- 11008368CBR: The procedure to eliminate the Mack Chassis "Air Restriction Light On" seen in the cluster is to confirm that the parameter YYT is set to "Enable" with Premium Tech Tool.
- 11008366CBR: To correct the MID136 SID 66 FMI 7 fault code the latest Bendix VCP fi le will need to be downloaded.
- 11006927CBR: Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) U010187- Lost Communication With TECU
- 11006925CBR: 11L, 13L, And 16L Engine Oil Analysis Specifications - US10 And Newer Emissions
- 11006924CBR: Overhead Wear Overview - Model Year2018 To Current (Common Rail Fuel System ONLY)
- 11006923CBR: Mack chassis with an mDRIVE transmission, there have been reports of complete shift assemblies and TECUs being replaced due to technicians being unable to pinpoint the source of the air leak.
- 11005410CBR: Telematics Gateway (TGW) Connect Ability Issues
- 11003042CBR - Accelerator Pedal: Inspection Instructions
- 11000831CBR: Vehicles built with an 11 liter engine may experience a complaint of excessive fuel in the oil. It is possible that the source of the fuel is the rear fuel galley plug in the cylinder head. A new and improved fuel galley plug has been developed to resolve this issue.
- 11000826Emission Recall: Mack Trucks has identified that the Selective Catalyst Reduction (SCR) system in certain vehicles equipped with the MY 2017 or 2018 MP8 (13L VGT) engine are not meeting California and EPA emissions standards, or Mack cannot confirm its compliance. These vehicles have been flagged due to telematics data showing that the NOx conversion efficiency of the SCR system has dropped below 94% for eight weeks. Alternatively, these vehicles may have communication issues with telematics, such as not reporting or ceasing reporting for the same period.
- 11000819Emission Recall: Mack Trucks has determined that certain vehicles equipped with a model year (MY) 2017-2018 MP8 VGT engines 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 cold engine warm-up strategy and provide health monitoring of the Selective Catalyst Reduction (SCR).
- 10253807CBR: Turbo Compound (TC) Hot Side Noise, Diagnostic Information.
- 10253804CBR: Equipped With An Automated Manual Transmission Model D or F ( AMT-D, AMT-F, mDrive) Missing X1 Value In VDA And Default Settings Guidelines, ParameterP1AOB; Fault Code P1052-54, Error 40,Or Error 18 Encountered During Clutch Or Tran.
- 10251333CBR -Telematics Gateway (TGW) Connect Ability Issues
- 10251331CBR - Active "Set Park Brake" Message On Drivers Information Display (DID).
- 10251329CBR - Automated Manual Transmission ( AMT ) Flywheel Pilot Bearing Wear On Input Shaft.
- 10251328CBR - Driveline Noise, Suspension Ride Height Too High, Suspension Will Not Exhaust - Chassis Built 2016w01 And Newer.
- 10249553CBR: TGW Will Not Connect After SIM Card Replacement
- 10249551CBR: Frame Or Cab Lean
- 10248101CBR: For vehicles equipped with an 11L engine, the plastic saddle bracket holding the a/c line on the left side of the engine may move excessively and rub the area where it secures the line.
- 10246086TSB: Mack Trucks now offer an improved HD Inter-Axle Through Shaft for the CRD 125, 150, 180, and 200 family carriers. The new HD shaft went into production on January 23rd, 2023 for 2.54 - 3.50 axle ratios and April 1st, 2023 for 3.56 - 3.98 ratios. The new HD through shaft is an upgrade over the current standard shaft and can now be used as a replacement part instead of the standard shaft. The new HD shaft has a new design to increase strength, longevity and life over the standard shaft.
- 10244808CBR: Vehicle Overspeed Warning Comes Active At A Lower Speed Than Expected; Vehicle Overspeed Warning In Driver Information Display (DID) - Model Year 2018 And Newer With New Style Instrument Cluster
- 10244803CBR: Vehicle Speed Factor (K-Factor) Programming - Speed Factor Value Incorrect When Calculated In Premium Tech Tool (PTT); Speedometer Reading Incorrectly Following A Change To Vehicle Speed Factor - US17+OBD16 And Newer Emissions, Common Model Year 2018.
- 10243454CBR: Model Year 2017, 2018 - US17GHG Common Rail Fuel System Component Electrical Faults
- 10243453TSB: Aftertreatment Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Tank, Level Sensor, Replacement
- 10243451Service Campaign: Electronic Pressure Relief Valve (EPRV) Delete & Fuel Rail Pressure Sensor Update
- 10241947TSB: Hood Latch Assembly, Retrofit
- 10241946TSB: Barksdale Leveling Valve, Leak Test
- 10241945TSB: Air Restriction Indicator
- 10241916CBR: Lift Axle Lowers During An Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)Breaking Event Or When Weight Is Added To The 5th Wheel/Rear Suspension- AN Model
- 10240202CBR: Mack DEF Dosing Valve Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC) P202D00, P208E00, P103B00 - US10+OBD13 And Newer Emissions
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