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2006 Grote Clearance/Marker Lamp

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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Latest Aug 12, 2026
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview

Our database contains no NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2006 Grote Clearance/Marker Lamp. 2 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; and 1 NHTSA investigation names it.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

Safety recalls

2 campaigns cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
26E055000

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Aug 12, 2026
844 units potentially affected
The 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."
The risk: Marker lights that fail to illuminate can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
The 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.
Mack Trucks, Inc.Manufacturer number SC0499View on NHTSA.gov
26E054000

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Aug 12, 2026
844 units potentially affected
The defect: Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) 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."
The risk: Marker lights that fail to illuminate can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
The 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 Volvo Trucks' customer service at 800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2609.
Volvo Trucks North AmericaManufacturer number RVXX2609View on NHTSA.gov

Safety investigations

NHTSA inquiries naming this vehicle. An investigation is not a finding of a defect.

PE10013ClosedPreliminary Evaluation

Fire In Grote LED Clearance/Marker Lamps

Opened Apr 30, 2010
Closed Sep 2, 2010

The subject Grote Clearance / Marker lamps have not demonstrated that they represent an unreasonable risk to motor vehicle safety.In the past five years of operational exposure ODI is only aware of 124 failures representing a failure rate of less than .02%.In the year leading up to this investigation ODI is only aware of 13 failures of the subject lamps.Of 124 failures ODI is not aware of any where the burning lamp resulted in damage to the vehicle beyond just the lamp.These lamps are often mounted on aluminum surfaces that help prevent the burning lamp from causing damage to the vehicle.At a very early stage in the subject lamps exposure life Grote took steps to address the potential failures modes of the subject lamps.Grote made the necessary design changes to the lamps to prevent lamps from being susceptible to water intrusion.With these design changes Grote appears to have acted responsibly in proactively identifying and remedying potential design issues with the subject lamps even when the failure rates were very low.In light of these findings, a safety-related defect trend has not been identified at this time and further use of agency resources does not appear to be warranted.The closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by NHTSA that no safety-related defect exists.The agency reserves the right to take further action if warranted by the circumstances.For more detailed information, please see the attached closing report.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

No owner complaints recorded for this model year

Either none have been filed with NHTSA, or this vehicle is too new for reports to have accumulated.