NHTSA-Equipment2026-08-12
Mack Trucks Grote replacement marker lights recalled for illumination failure
What this means
Certain Mack Trucks Grote replacement marker lights (part number 78513681) may fail to illuminate. When marker lights don't work, other drivers have a harder time seeing the truck, which increases crash risk.
- Contact Mack customer service at 1-800-866-1177 or reference recall SC0499 to confirm if your truck is affected.
- Take your truck to a Mack dealer for a free replacement of the center roof marker light.
- Look for an owner notification letter in the mail starting October 11, 2026.
The agency's original wording
Hazard
Marker lights that fail to illuminate can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
Affected count
844
Products
Marker Lights May Fail to Illuminate/FMVSS 108
Official notice
https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26E055000Want us to check the next one for you?
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