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2019 Mack Anthem (An) problems

The most common problem on the 2019 Mack Anthem (An) is electrical system. It has fewer complaints than a typical Anthem (An) model year.

Typical yearClose to a typical year
Owner complaints
1
Recalls
6
Service bulletins
332
Worst area
Electrical

The worst 2019 Mack Anthem (An) problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

  • Electrical
    1
  • Lights
    1

Problems by type

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  • Electrical
    1
  • Lights
    1

Recalls 6

Seat belts: front: anchorageReported October 6, 2025 · 15,841 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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 beginning October 13, 2025.

Recall number 25V666000 · Recall details

Electronic stability control (ESC): control module: softwareReported April 1, 2021 · 557 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.

Recall number 21V233000 · Recall details

Service brakes, air: supply: reservoir/tankReported February 21, 2019 · 9 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
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.

Recall number 19V107000 · Recall details

Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exteriorReported January 24, 2019 · 3,906 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
Remedy
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.

Recall number 19V054000 · Recall details

SteeringReported November 1, 2018 · 169 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
Remedy
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.

Recall number 18V778000 · Recall details

Trailer hitches: fifth wheel assemblyReported August 16, 2018 · 9 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
Remedy
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.

Recall number 18V543000 · Recall details

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Technical service bulletins for the 2019 Mack Anthem (An) 332

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

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What 2019 Mack Anthem (An) owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jan 21, 2020 · Electrical, Lights · 100,000 miles · MT

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 serviceable. We have in our facility alone replaced over 50 of these units.

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Is the 2019 Mack Anthem (An) reliable?

Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2019 Mack Anthem (An), fewer than a typical Anthem (An) model year.

What is the most common problem with the 2019 Mack Anthem (An)?

Electrical system, with 1 complaint. Next is lights (1).

How many recalls does the 2019 Mack Anthem (An) have?

6 recalls, covering seat belts, electronic stability control (esc) and service brakes, air.

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