2021 Mack Anthem (an)

Fatalities reported

Owners filed 2 complaints about this vehicle with federal regulators, most often about the fuel and propulsion system. It has been recalled 5 times.

Most common 2021 Mack Anthem (an) problems

1 of the 2 complaints (50%) are about the fuel and propulsion system.

ComponentReportsCrashesFiresInjuries
Lane Departure › Assist · lane-keeping assist1
100
Fuel/Propulsion System · fuel and propulsion system1
000

5 safety recalls

Part 573 reports
Seat Belts › Front › Anchorage25V666000
Filed Oct 6, 202515,841 vehiclesMack Trucks, Inc.

Defect. Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Mack MD, 2019-2025 Anthem, Granite, 2024 MD Electric, and 2025 Pinnacle trucks equipped with a passenger bench seat. The seat belt anchorage bracket may be improperly welded. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."

Risk. An improperly welded seat belt anchorage bracket can detach during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy. Dealers will install a reinforcement plate, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed January 21, 2026. Owners may contact Mack's customer service at 1-800-866-1177. Mack's number for this recall is SC0485. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 13, 2025.

Electrical System › Software24V792000
Filed Oct 23, 202459,338 vehiclesMack Trucks, Inc.

Defect. Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Anthem, Granite, TerraPro and Pinnacle vehicles, equipped with Bendix EC80 Advanced Electronic Control Units (ECU). Electrical noise and low signal to the power line carrier may cause the ECU to incorrectly process commands or stop working.

Risk. Safety systems that depend on the ECU (Automatic Traction Control, ABS, Electronic Stability Control, Active Cruise Control, and Collison Mitigation System) may have diminished or lost functionality, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy. Dealers will reprogram the ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 9, 2024. Owners may contact Mack customer service at 1-800-866-1177. Mack's number for this recall is SC0472.

Steering22V401000
Filed Jun 7, 20225,644 vehiclesMack Trucks, Inc.

Defect. Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain 2021-22 Granite, Anthem, LR, Pinnacle, and Terrapro tractor trailers. The steering gears may have been assembled incorrectly, which can cause the gear to fracture.

Risk. A fractured steering gear can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy. Dealers will replace the steering gear, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 29, 2022. Owners may contact Mack customer service at 1-800-866-1177. Mack's number for this recall is SC0437.

Wheels › Hub21V416000
Filed Jun 2, 2021307 vehiclesMack Trucks, Inc.

Defect. Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Anthem, Granite, and Pinnacle vehicles. The hubcap compression spring can cause the hubcap to separate.

Risk. A separated hubcap can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy. Dealers will remove the hubcap, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 30, 2021. Owners may contact Mack customer service at 1-800-866-1177. Mack's number for this recall is SC0425.

Electronic Stability Control (esc) › Control Module › Software21V233000
Filed Apr 1, 2021557 vehiclesMack Trucks, Inc.

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 Stability Control Systems on Heavy Vehicles."

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.

All 5 campaigns on file, newest first.

What owners reported

Newest filings
Lane Departure › AssistCrash2 killed
Filed Sep 27, 2026RI

Driver 1 stated: “I was traveling in the right lane and going straight. The other truck was on the right shoulder. I was attempting to merge into the middle lane to provide additional space for the truck on the right shoulder. However, there was another vehicle in the middle lane, so I was unable to merge. I subsequently struck the truck that was stopped on the right shoulder.” Driver 2 stated: “We were on the right shoulder because the truck was experiencing mechanical issues. We were then struck from behind.” Investigation Findings The investigation revealed that Vehicle 1 (V1) and Vehicle 2 (V2) were traveling on the New Jersey Turnpike (NJTP) near milepost 99.5 in Elizabeth County. Vehicle 2 was stopped on the right shoulder due to mechanical issues. Driver 1 failed to maintain proper directional control of Vehicle 1 and subsequently struck the rear of Vehicle 2, which was stopped on the shoulder. A passenger in Vehicle 2 complained of neck and back pain but declined medical attention at the scene. Both vehicles were towed from the scene by Highway Towing, AIS 208.

Fuel/Propulsion System
Filed Jul 24, 2023MD

The secondary fuel filter housing broke causing the truck to shut off while driving.

All 2 complaints, reproduced as filed.

Across model years

Worst on record: 2024
YearComplaintsRecallsFiresDeathsAssessment
20260100Do not drive
20250800Do not drive
20245600Routine
20230300Routine
20220500Routine
2021 — this page2502Fatalities reported
20204600Routine
20191600Routine
20180400Routine

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Reading this record

2 deaths reported in complaints filed with NHTSA.

Complaint counts track how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road as much as they track quality. A common model from 2013 has had a decade to accumulate reports; a rare one from last year has not. The signal worth weighing is in the severity columns, in whether the same component keeps appearing, and in whether the manufacturer eventually opened a recall for it.

Recall repairs are free for as long as the recall stands. Check whether a specific car still has open work at NHTSA's VIN lookup.

Most recent recall on file: Oct 6, 2025. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.