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NHTSA recall,

Mack Anthem AN and Pioneer PR Trucks

The intake and grille bezels may detach from the vehicle, becoming a road hazard and increasing crash risk.

Summary by Recall Canary from the NHTSA notice

What happened

Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain 2026-2027 Anthem AN (4) and 2025-2027 Pioneer PR (4) vehicles. The recall affects 3,096 vehicles nationwide.

The recall was reported to NHTSA on October 1, 2026. Dealers will inspect, replace the intake and grille bezels, and install cable ties as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 30, 2026.

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What to do

If you own a vehicle in this recall:

  1. Check your VIN (vehicle identification number) at nhtsa.gov/recalls. VINs are searchable from October 8, 2026.
  2. Dealers will inspect, replace the intake and grille bezels, and install cable ties as necessary, free of charge.
  3. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 30, 2026. You may contact Mack's customer service at 1-800-866-1177. Mack's number for this recall is SC0501. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 8, 2026.
  4. Watch your mail. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 30, 2026.

What you get Free repair

Full text from NHTSA

Dealers will inspect, replace the intake and grille bezels, and install cable ties as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 30, 2026. Owners may contact Mack's customer service at 1-800-866-1177. Mack's number for this recall is SC0501. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 8, 2026.

Is your Mack affected?

2 models

These models and years may be affected.

  • Anthem AN (4), model years 2026 to 2027
  • Pioneer PR (4), model years 2025 to 2027

Your VIN confirms it. Find the 17-character VIN on the driver's side of the dashboard or on your registration card.

Check your VIN on nhtsa.gov (opens in a new tab)

Recall details

Reported to NHTSA
Sold in
Nationwide
Manufacturer
Mack Trucks, Inc.
Component
Vehicle structure defect
Campaign
26V631000
Vehicles affected
3,096
Repair cost
Free of charge
Owner letters expected
Manufacturer's recall number
SC0501
Manufacturer phone
1-800-866-1177

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Timeline

  1. Reported to NHTSA

  2. Listed on Recall Canary

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Summary by Recall Canary, written with AI · summary updated Oct 4, 2026 · primary source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (opens in a new tab)