Mack and Autocar Issue Recalls for In-Cab Safety Defects
In-cab components that could come loose are the cause of two new truck recalls, one from Mack and one from Autocar.
Mack and Autocar trucks are among the latest recalls from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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In-cab components that could come loose are the cause of two new truck recalls, one from Mack and one from Autocar.
More than 15,000 Mack trucks, mostly Mack MD models, have been recalled for an improperly welded seat belt anchor.
More than 4,000 Autocar trucks are being recalled because of an improperly secured steering wheel nut, which could cause it to separate from the steering column.
Mack Recall
Mack Trucks is recalling 15,841 trucks equipped with a passenger bench seat. The seat belt anchorage bracket may be improperly welded. An estimated 26% are expected to have the defect. The vast majority of trucks in the recall are Mack MDs.
Vehicles affected are:
Anthem, 2019-2025, manufactured Apr 20, 2018 - Jun 21, 2024
Granite, 2019-2025, manufactured Jan 30, 2018 - Jul 25, 2024
Mack MD, 2020-2025, manufactured Nov 18, 2019 - Jul 24, 2024
MD Electric, 2024, manufactured Jun 22, 2023 - Dec 12, 2023
Dealers will install a reinforcement plate, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 5, 2025. Owners may contact Mack's customer service at 1-800-866-1177. Mack's number for this recall is SC0485.
Autocar Recall
Autocar is recalling 4,687 trucks; about 4% are estimated to have a steering wheel that's not properly secured.
Vehicles affected are:
DC Legend, 2023-2026, manufactured May 17, 2023 - Aug 05, 2025
Xpeditor, 2023-2026, manufactured Apr 17, 2023 - Aug 07, 2025
Autocar will inspect and secure the steering wheel nut as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 28, 2025. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611. Autocar's numbers for this recall are ACX-2504 and DC-2506.
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