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title: "MACK ANTHEM AN (4) recall: Detaching intake and grille bezels"
description: Mack Anthem AN (4) and Pioneer PR (4) vehicles may have intake and
  grille bezels that detach; dealers will inspect the bezels, replace them, and
  add cable ties as needed at no charge.
author: RecallWire Safety Desk
published: 2026-10-03T00:00:00.000Z
updated: 2026-10-03T00:00:00.000Z
editorial_status: reviewed
canonical_url: https://recallwire.news/articles/safety-recall-26v631000/
sources_checked: 2026-10-03T16:09:26.134Z
article_type: recall
manufacturer: MACK
manufacturers:
  - MACK
models:
  - ANTHEM AN (4)
  - PIONEER PR (4)
vehicles:
  - manufacturer: MACK
    model: ANTHEM AN (4)
    years:
      - 2027
      - 2026
  - manufacturer: MACK
    model: PIONEER PR (4)
    years:
      - 2027
      - 2026
      - 2025
campaigns:
  - 26V631000
campaign: 26V631000
affected: 3096
source_agency: NHTSA
---

# MACK ANTHEM AN (4) recall: Detaching intake and grille bezels

## Summary

Mack Anthem AN (4) and Pioneer PR (4) vehicles may have intake and grille bezels that detach; dealers will inspect the bezels, replace them, and add cable ties as needed at no charge.

## At a glance

- Manufacturer: MACK
- Vehicle: ANTHEM AN (4)
- NHTSA campaigns: 26V631000
- Potentially affected: 3,096

> Official recall facts are attributed to NHTSA. The surrounding summary and owner guidance are RecallWire editorial work. A campaign or model match does not confirm an individual vehicle’s recall or repair status; use the [official NHTSA VIN lookup](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls).

The official record describes intake and grille bezels that may come loose from affected Mack vehicles. If a bezel detaches, it can create a hazard on the road for other vehicles and raise crash risk. The listed repair addresses the bezels and adds retention where necessary.

## What the official recall record says

### MACK: ANTHEM AN (4), PIONEER PR (4)

The intake and grille bezels may detach from the vehicle. A detached bezel can become a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing crash risk. Dealers will inspect the bezels, replace them, and install cable ties as necessary at no charge.

**Official record**

- **NHTSA recall ID:** 26V631000
- **Vehicles listed:** MACK ANTHEM AN (4) (2027, 2026); MACK PIONEER PR (4) (2027, 2026, 2025)
- **Potentially affected:** 3,096
- **Components:** STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS:ACTIVE SHUTTERS/GRILL; STRUCTURE:EXTERIOR TRIM
- **Report received:** October 1, 2026
- **Owner notification:** Not provided in the source record
- **Defect:** Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain 2026-2027 Anthem AN (4) and 2025-2027 Pioneer PR (4) vehicles. The intake and grille bezels may detach from the vehicle.
- **Safety consequence:** A detached bezel can become a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
- **Remedy:** 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.

## What owners should do next

Check the official status for your vehicle and contact Mack or an authorized dealer to arrange the listed remedy if it applies.

A headline cannot confirm whether a particular vehicle is affected. Use the [official NHTSA recall lookup](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls) with the vehicle identification number and contact the manufacturer or an authorized dealer for vehicle-specific guidance.

## Sources

- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Safety Recall Report: Campaign 26V631000. Report received 2026-10-01.

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