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2021 Mack Anthem (an) problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just one complaint on file for the 2021 Mack Anthem (an) — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 5 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

1

NHTSA complaints

5

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

NCAP overall

How does 2021 compare to other Anthem (an) years?

Anthem (an) NHTSA complaints by model year, 2021 highlighted5 complaints2018: 0 complaints2019: 2 complaints2020: 4 complaints2021: 1 complaints2022: 0 complaints2023: 0 complaints2024: 5 complaints2025: 0 complaints2026: 0 complaints
Anthem (an) NHTSA complaints by model year, 2021 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2021 Mack Anthem (an) problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Fuel System1100%

Does the 2021 Mack Anthem (an) have recalls?

5 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

25V666000Seat BeltsOctober 6, 2025 · 15,841 units

Defect

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."

Consequence

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 NHTSA.gov beginning October 13, 2025.

24V792000Electrical SystemOctober 23, 2024 · 59,338 units

Defect

Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Anthem, Granite, TerraPro and Pinnacle vehicles, equipped with Bendix EC80 Advanced Electronic Control Units (ECU). Electrical noise and low signal to the power line carrier may cause the ECU to incorrectly process commands or stop working.

Consequence

Safety systems that depend on the ECU (Automatic Traction Control, ABS, Electronic Stability Control, Active Cruise Control, and Collison Mitigation System) may have diminished or lost functionality, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will reprogram the ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 9, 2024. Owners may contact Mack customer service at 1-800-866-1177. Mack's number for this recall is SC0472.

22V401000SteeringJune 7, 2022 · 5,644 units

Defect

Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain 2021-22 Granite, Anthem, LR, Pinnacle, and Terrapro tractor trailers. The steering gears may have been assembled incorrectly, which can cause the gear to fracture.

Consequence

A fractured steering gear can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the steering gear, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 29, 2022. Owners may contact Mack customer service at 1-800-866-1177. Mack's number for this recall is SC0437.

21V416000Tires & WheelsJune 2, 2021 · 307 units

Defect

Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Anthem, Granite, and Pinnacle vehicles. The hubcap compression spring can cause the hubcap to separate.

Consequence

A separated hubcap can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will remove the hubcap, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 30, 2021. Owners may contact Mack customer service at 1-800-866-1177. Mack's number for this recall is SC0425.

21V233000Electrical SystemApril 1, 2021 · 557 units

Defect

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."

Consequence

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.

2021 Mack Anthem (an) — common questions

Is the 2021 Mack Anthem (an) reliable?

The record is thin — 1 NHTSA complaint — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 5 recalls should be verified as completed.

Does the 2021 Mack Anthem (an) have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns affecting the 2021 Mack Anthem (an). Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.