2018–2019 International HV, 2019 International MV Recall: When a trailer is connected to one of the affected vehicles, the trailer…

NHTSA campaign 18V644000 · Exterior Lighting · filed Sep 19, 2018 · verified Jul 30, 2026

Units reported

607

Manufacturer

Navistar, Inc.

Risk

Crash / injury

Owner letters

Mailing began Oct 23, 2018

The defect

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.

The 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.

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The fix — what to do

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.

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.

Affected vehicles

Make	Model	Model years
International	HV	2018, 2019
International	MV	2019

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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 18V644000 (manufacturer number 18514). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.