2019 Mack Anthem (an), 2019 Mack Granite (GR), 2019 Mack Pinnacle (pi/pn) Recall: Pinch bolt on the upper steering shaft may not have been tightened…
NHTSA campaign 18V778000 · Steering · filed Nov 1, 2018 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain 2019 Mack Anthem (AN), Granite (GR), and Pinnacle (PI) vehicles. The pinch bolt on the upper steering shaft may not have been tightened, possibly resulting in the steering shaft separating and causing a loss of steering.
The risk
A loss of steering can increase the risk of a crash.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
Mack will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles for any loose pinch bolts, correcting the vehicles as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 30, 2018. Owners may contact Mack customer service at 1-800-866-1177. Mack's number for this recall is SC0413.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Mack | Anthem (an) | 2019 |
| Mack | Granite (GR) | 2019 |
| Mack | Pinnacle (pi/pn) | 2019 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 18V778000 (manufacturer number SC0413). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.