International LT recalled over injury risk

Recall date

October 5, 2018

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

International Motors, LLC recalls 2016–2019 International LT, Halogen Headlamp

Recall number

18E094000

Brand / firm

International, Truck-lite

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 27,026 units

Why it was recalled

If the headlights have incorrect markings, when they are replaced, the headlights may be aimed incorrectly, decreasing visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

Truck-Lite Company, LLC (Truck-Lite) is recalling certain right-hand incandescent halogen headlights, part numbers Truck-Lite 27628C, 27628C7, Navistar 4049970C91, 4049970C92, 4049970C93, and 4049970C94, for installation on Navistar International LT-series trucks. The headlights may have incorrect "VOL" markings when they should be marked as "VOR." These headlights are correctly designed to be visually/optically aimed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associate d Equipment."

What to do

Truck-Lite will notify owners and will send them a "DOT VOR" label to install, free of charge. The recall began November 26, 2018. Owners may contact International Trucks Customer Service Center at 1-800-448-7825.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.