Grote CLEARANCE/MARKER LAMP Recall
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Mack Trucks, Inc. is recalling 844 Grote replacement marker lights with part number 78513681 because the center roof marker lights may fail to illuminate.
What this NHTSA vehicle recall tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by NHTSA on August 19, 2026 and geographically references United States. Its severity classification of "medium" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - Vehicle Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
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What Happened
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."
Which Products Are Affected
The recall involves 844 units of the 2006 GROTE CLEARANCE/MARKER LAMP replacement marker lights with part number 78513681.
What You Should Do
Dealers will replace the center roof marker light, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 11, 2026. Owners may contact Mack's customer service at 1-800-866-1177. Mack's number for this recall is SC0499.
Why This Matters
Marker lights that fail to illuminate can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Source
NHTSA Campaign Number 26E055000: https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls
Original source: NHTSA Official Notice ↗
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