NHTSA·Cars and vehicles·August 12, 2026

Grote recalls 844 replacement clearance and marker lamps over center roof lights that may not turn on

The center roof marker lights on these replacement lamps may fail to light up, which can make a truck harder for other drivers to see and raise the risk of a crash.

What to do

Dealers will replace the center roof marker light for free. Owners can call Mack's customer service at 1-800-866-1177 and mention recall number SC0499.

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Recall details

Product
Grote Clearance/Marker Lamp 2006
Hazard
Marker lights that fail to illuminate can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Units
844 pieces of equipment
Owner notification
September 30, 2026
Reported to NHTSA
August 12, 2026
Identifiers
  • NHTSA campaign number: 26E055000
  • Manufacturer campaign number: SC0499
  • Model years: 2006

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Official notice

The notice's own wording from NHTSA.

Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Defect
Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain Grote replacement marker lights with part number 78513681. The center roof marker lights may fail to illuminate. As such, this equipment fails to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Consequence
Marker lights that fail to illuminate can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective action
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.

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