NHTSA · Vehicle · September 28, 2026

Mack recall: 2026–2027 Anthem an (4) and 1 more – service brakes

Mack Trucks, Inc. is recalling 2026–2027 Mack Anthem an (4), 2026–2027 Mack Pioneer PR (4) because of a crash risk – 850 vehicles (potentially affected). The recall report reached NHTSA on September 28, 2026. Distributed nationwide.

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A dealership service department
Illustration: A dealership service department – not the recalled product. Photo: Christopher Ziemnowicz, public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.
Product2026–2027 Mack Anthem an (4), 2026–2027 Mack Pioneer PR (4)
BrandMack
CompanyMack Trucks, Inc.
TypeVehicles
ClassificationVehicle
Report receivedSeptember 28, 2026
Published by NHTSASeptember 28, 2026
Quantity850 vehicles (potentially affected)
Recall ID26V620000
2 models

Vehicles in this recall

MakeModelModel years
MackAnthem an (4)2026–2027
MackPioneer PR (4)2026–2027
Exactly as the agency lists them

Identifiers and details

NHTSA campaign number
26V620000
Manufacturer recall number
SC0500
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC:SOFTWARE/PROGRAMMING
Built
2025-02-24 to 2026-09-11
Recalled part
MSW · SOFTWARE · 26020191
Initiated by
Manufacturer

Why it was recalled

The problem: a crash risk.

NHTSA's defect summary: “Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain 2026-2027 Anthem AN (4) and Pioneer PR (4) vehicles equipped with a tanker application package. Inaccurate axle load calculations may cause reduced braking performance while transporting smoothbore tanker trailers.”

The consequence, according to NHTSA: “Reduced braking performance can require a greater distance to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.”

What to do

NHTSA: “Dealers will install new software to disable the dynamic trailer braking calculations, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 27, 2026. Owners may contact Mack's customer service at 1-800-866-1177. Mack's number for this recall is SC0500. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 5, 2026.”

Enter your 17-character vehicle identification number (VIN) at nhtsa.gov/recalls or on the manufacturer's site to see whether your vehicle is included. Safety recall repairs are free at an authorized dealer, even if the vehicle is used or out of warranty.

Official notice: NHTSA recall 26V620000.

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FAQ

About this recall

Is Mack 2026–2027 Mack Anthem an (4), 2026–2027 Mack Pioneer PR (4) recalled?

Yes. Mack Trucks, Inc. reported the recall to NHTSA on September 28, 2026; NHTSA published it September 28, 2026 (Vehicle). Only the vehicles listed on this page are included.

Why was it recalled?

Because of a crash risk. Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain 2026-2027 Anthem AN (4) and Pioneer PR (4) vehicles equipped with a tanker application package. Inaccurate axle load calculations may cause reduced braking performance while transporting smoothbore tanker trailers.

What should I do if I have it?

NHTSA says: Dealers will install new software to disable the dynamic trailer braking calculations, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 27, 2026. Owners may contact Mack's customer service at 1-800-866-1177. Mack's number for this recall is SC0500. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 5, 2026.

Where was it sold?

Nationwide.

Recalls

More recalls

Source: recall records published by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (openFDA Enforcement Reports), the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service, the Consumer Product Safety Commission and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, collected twice a day. Product names, lot codes, dates and model numbers are shown exactly as the agency lists them; the agency's notice is the authority. 77.today is not affiliated with any of these agencies.

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