2019 MACK ANTHEM (AN) RECALL - #18V543000
		RECALL FOR TRAILER HITCHES : FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
        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.
		Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
		
		
		
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							| Vehicle | 
							2019 MACK ANTHEM (AN) | 
							
								
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							| Manufacturer | 
							Mack Trucks, Inc. | 
						 
						
							| Manufactured between | 
							6/9/2018 - 6/29/2018 | 
						 
						
							| Recalled on | 
							8/22/2018 | 
						 
						
							| Influenced by | 
							Mack Trucks, Inc. | 
						 
						
							| Owners Notified on | 
							9/25/2018 | 
						 
						
							| # Affected | 
							9 | 
						 
						
							| Recalled for | 
							TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY | 
						 
						
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							| Description | 
							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. | 
						 
						
							| Consequences | 
							If the trailer separates from the tractor, it can increase the risk of a crash. | 
						 
						
							| Corrective action | 
							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. | 
						 
						
							| Notes | 
							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. | 
						 
						
							| See also | 
							
							
							
								2019 MACK ANTHEM (AN) Recall for STEERING
							
							
  
							
								2019 MACK ANTHEM (AN) Recall for VISIBILITY, REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES, EXTERIOR
							
							
  
							
								2019 MACK ANTHEM (AN) Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, RESERVOIR/TANK
							
							
  
							
								2019 MACK ANTHEM (AN) Recall for ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL, CONTROL MODULE, SOFTWARE
							
							
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