NHTSA recall,
Grote Marker Lights
Grote replacement marker lights may fail to illuminate, reducing visibility and increasing crash risk.
Summary by Recall Canary from the NHTSA notice
What happened
Mack Trucks, Inc. is recalling certain Grote replacement marker lights. The center roof marker lights may fail to illuminate, failing to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment." Marker lights that fail to illuminate can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. The recall was reported to NHTSA on August 12, 2026, and the affected equipment was distributed nationwide.
Dealers will replace the center roof marker light, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 1, 2026.
What to do
If yours is included:
- Dealers will replace the center roof marker light, free of charge.
- Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 11, 2026. You may contact Mack's customer service at 1-800-866-1177.
- Look for the owner letter. Owner notification letters were mailed October 1, 2026.
What you get Free repair
Full text from NHTSA
Dealers will replace the center roof marker light, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 1, 2026. Owners may contact Mack's customer service at 1-800-866-1177. Mack's number for this recall is SC0499.
Is yours affected?
Check yours against the codes the NHTSA notice names below.
Grote Clearance/Marker Lamp (2006), Exterior Lighting
From the NHTSA notice
Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain Grote replacement marker lights with part number 78513681.
Recall details
- Reported to NHTSA
- Sold in
- Nationwide
- Manufacturer
- Mack Trucks, Inc.
- Component
- Exterior lighting defect
- Campaign
- 26E055000
- Units affected
- 844
- Repair cost
- Free of charge
- Owner letters mailed
- Manufacturer's recall number
- SC0499
- Manufacturer phone
- 1-800-866-1177
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Timeline
Reported to NHTSA
Listed on Recall Canary
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