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ModerateNHTSA·22V092000·Announced 2022-02-17

Navistar Recalls 2019 International LT and RH Vehicles for Incorrect Backup Lights

Navistar is recalling 2019 International LT and RH vehicles because the LED backup lights are the wrong color, failing federal safety standards.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall addresses a compliance issue with backup light color that may decrease visibility and increase crash risk, but no injuries or crashes are reported, fitting the criteria for moderate severity.

Plain-English summary

Navistar, Inc. is recalling certain 2019 International LT and International RH vehicles. The defect involves LED backup lights that are the incorrect color white. As a result, these lights fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Incorrect color backup lights may decrease vehicle visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash. No specific injuries or crashes have been reported in the source text.

Dealers will inspect and replace the LED backup lights as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 1, 2022. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 22503.

The recalled product

Product
INTERNATIONAL RH, LT
Brand
INTERNATIONAL
Manufacturer
Navistar, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Lighting
Hazard
Affected units
4,277

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • RH
  • LT

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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