2019 Mack Anthem (an) Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Anthem (an) years
- Not enough data 4th of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 6 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2019 Mack Anthem (an). That ranks 4th out of 9 Anthem (an) model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 100,000 miles. There are 6 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 6safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2019 Mack Anthem (an) problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 100% | 100,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 100% | 100,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2019 Mack Anthem (an) recalls (6)
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Seat belts:front:anchorage
Problem: 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.
Fix: 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.
Electronic stability control (esc):control module:software
Problem: 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.
Fix: 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.
Service brakes, air:supply:reservoir/tank
Problem: 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."
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.
Fix: 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.
Visibility:rearview mirrors/devices:exterior
Problem: Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Mack Anthem, Granite, Pinnacle vehicles. The passenger side door down view mirror may detach from the door.
Risk: If the mirror detaches from the door, the mirror may strike another vehicle or pedestrian, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
Fix: Mack will notify owners, and dealers will properly attach the mirror, free of charge. The recall began March 19, 2019. Owners may contact Mack customer service at 1-800-866-1177. Mack's number for this recall is SC0416.
Steering
Problem: 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.
Risk: A loss of steering can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Trailer hitches:fifth wheel assembly
Problem: Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain 2019 Mack Anthem trucks equipped with Jost fifth wheel couplings. The fifth wheel may have an outboard slider bracket that is too narrow, possibly allowing the trailer to separate from the tractor.
Risk: If the trailer separates from the tractor, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Mack will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fifth wheel slider bracket, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began September 25, 2018. Owners may contact Mack customer service at 1-800-866-1177. Mack's number for this recall is SC0411.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
This model has a 100% led headlamp and turn signal assembly which is not serviceable by commercial drivers roadside where the lamps are suffering common failure leading to violations under sec 393.99(a) fmcsa regulations. The lamp assembly must be fully replaced as no single component is field…
Other Mack Anthem (an) years
← 2018 Anthem (an) · 2020 Anthem (an) →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Anthem (an) | 0 | 1 |
| 2025 Anthem (an) | 0 | 8 |
| 2024 Anthem (an) | 5 | 6 |
| 2023 Anthem (an) | 0 | 3 |
| 2022 Anthem (an) | 0 | 5 |
| 2021 Anthem (an) | 2 | 5 |
| 2020 Anthem (an) | 4 | 6 |
| 2019 | 1 | 6 |
| 2018 Anthem (an) | 0 | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Mack Anthem (an)?
Owners most often report electrical system, exterior lighting problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2019 Mack Anthem (an)?
Yes, 6 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2019 Mack Anthem (an) a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Anthem (an) model years, the 2019 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.