Safety Recall NHTSA · 18V644000 Reported September 19, 2018

Trailer brake lights may fail to illuminate

International Motors, Llc · Exterior Lighting · 607 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
18V644000
Manufacturer Campaign
18514
Component
Exterior Lighting
Vehicles Affected
607
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
September 19, 2018
Completion Rate
66.34

Defect Summary

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.

Safety Consequence

If the trailer brake lights fail to illuminate, other drivers may not be warned of the vehicle slowing, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized International Motors, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 18V644000 or campaign 18514.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 18V644000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 18V644000?

NHTSA recall 18V644000 was issued by International Motors, Llc on September 19, 2018. It addresses: Trailer brake lights may fail to illuminate. The recall affects approximately 607 vehicles, with the defect involving the Exterior Lighting component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized International Motors, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 18V644000 or the manufacturer campaign number 18514. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.