The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·26E055000·Announced 2026-08-12

Mack Recalls Grote Replacement Marker Lights for Visibility Failure

Mack Trucks is recalling certain Grote replacement marker lights that may fail to illuminate, reducing vehicle visibility and increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a safety-critical lighting component where failure increases crash risk, but the source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products without reported injury.

Plain-English summary

Mack Trucks, Inc. is recalling certain Grote replacement marker lights with part number 78513681. The recall affects the center roof marker lights, which may fail to illuminate. This defect causes the equipment to fail 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 source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

Dealers will replace the center roof marker light free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on October 11, 2026. Owners may contact Mack's customer service at 1-800-866-1177. Mack's number for this recall is SC0499.

The recalled product

Product
GROTE CLEARANCE/MARKER LAMP
Brand
GROTE
Manufacturer
Mack Trucks, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Lighting
Hazard
Affected units
844

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • CLEARANCE/MARKER LAMP

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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