CarRecallWatch- Component
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
- Problem
- Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2019 International MV and 2018-2019 International HV trucks equipped with option for combined trailer stop and turn lights. When a trailer is connected to one of the affected vehicles, the trailer brake lights may not illuminate when the truck's brakes are used.
- Risk
- If the trailer brake lights fail to illuminate, other drivers may not be warned of the vehicle slowing, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will relocate the trailer brake light circuits from the trailer turn signal circuits to the vehicle brake light circuits, free of charge. The recall began October 23, 2018. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 18514.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
Certain International HV and MV trucks with the combined trailer stop and turn light option may not illuminate the trailer brake lights when the truck's brakes are applied while a trailer is connected. Drivers behind the trailer may not realize the vehicle is slowing, which raises the risk of a crash.
The remedy is free. Dealers will relocate the trailer brake light circuits from the trailer turn signal circuits to the vehicle brake light circuits. Owners will be notified by Navistar. You can also contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825 and refer to recall number 18514, and check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| International HV | 20182019 |
|---|---|
| International MV | 2019 |