International · Canada · Mod
International HV, MV: Lights and Instruments
Affects International HV, MV · 2018–2019 — about 169 vehicles.
The hazard
On certain trucks, when a trailer is being towed, the combined stop and turn signal lights of the trailer may not illuminate when the brakes are applied. If this occurs, a following driver may not be alerted that the vehicle ahead is braking, increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will re-wire the trailer brake light circuits on the trucks.
What to do
Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.
Critical — crash/injury risk now
High — injury risk; see remedy
Moderate — fix at next service
Low — minor / informational