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Vehicle recall · NHTSA · Published May 10, 2018

International LT 2019 Headlights Recall: Incorrect Markings Risk Crash

International LT trucks with specific Truck-Lite headlights may have incorrect 'VOL' markings instead of 'VOR' causing poor visibility. Recall started November 2018; fix involves installing a DOT VOR label.

🇺🇸 NHTSA recall #18E094000VehicleTruck-Lite ›
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What happened, in plain English

International LT trucks (2019 model) with certain Truck-Lite headlights may have incorrect markings that cause poor visibility and crash risk. Owners must install a DOT VOR label to fix the issue. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1224025-international-lt-2019-headlights-recall-incorrect-markings-risk-crash.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224025-international-lt-2019-headlights-recall-incorrect-markings-risk-crash · Updated October 7, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18E094000

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“International LT 2019 Headlights Recall: Incorrect Markings Risk Crash.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224025-international-lt-2019-headlights-recall-incorrect-markings-risk-crash. Based on NHTSA recall #18E094000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18E094000).

Why it’s dangerous

Headlights with incorrect 'VOL' markings instead of 'VOR' may be aimed improperly, reducing visibility for drivers. This can increase crash risk during normal driving conditions.

Who’s affected

Owners of International LT trucks (2019 model) with specific Truck-Lite headlights are affected. Drivers using these headlights without the correct 'VOR' markings face visibility risks.

How to tell if you have this one

Check for Truck-Lite headlights with part numbers 27628C, 27628C7, Navistar 4049970C91-94 on International LT trucks. The headlights may show 'VOL' markings instead of 'VOR'.

  • Brand
    Truck-Lite
  • Category
    Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy

What to do — step by step

  1. Install DOT VOR Label

    Truck-Lite will send a free 'DOT VOR' label to install on the headlights to correct the markings.

  2. Contact Customer Service

    Owners should call International Trucks Customer Service at 1-800-448-7825 to get the label.

Official remedy

What NHTSA says 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.

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Where this comes from

The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.

  • Official source: NHTSA Recall #18E094000 (May 10, 2018)
  • Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 7, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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