Grote recall: Exterior lighting
What is wrong
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."
What could happen
Marker lights that fail to illuminate can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Grote Clearance/Marker Lamp 2006
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 26E055000
- Type
- Equipment
- Filed by
- Mack Trucks, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Aug 12, 2026
- Owners notified
- Sep 30, 2026
- Vehicles or items affected
- 844
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Apr 27, 2026 to Jun 5, 2026
- Part
- Exterior lighting
- Maker's own recall number
- SC0499
- Safety standard
- FMVSS 108
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Grote recall: Exterior lighting Aug 12, 2026
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.