The defect
International Motors, LLC (International) is recalling certain 2025-2026 HV, HX, LT, MV, RH, and 2025 EMV vehicles. The linkage that connects the right-side wiper arm to the motor may separate, causing the wipers to fail.
The risk
Windshield wiper failure can reduce driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Dealers will replace the wiper module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 2, 2025. Owners may contact International customer service at 1-800-448-7825. International's number for this recall is 25505.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| International EMV | 2025 |
| International HV | 2025, 2026 |
| International HX | 2025, 2026 |
| International LT | 2025, 2026 |
| International MV | 2025, 2026 |
| International RH | 2025, 2026 |
Components: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| International EMV | 2025 | 0 | 2 |
| International HV | 2025 | 0 | 7 |
| International HV | 2026 | 0 | 5 |
| International HX | 2025 | 0 | 8 |
| International HX | 2026 | 0 | 2 |
| International LT | 2025 | 1 | 10 |
| International LT | 2026 | 0 | 4 |
| International MV | 2025 | 2 | 10 |
| International MV | 2026 | 1 | 6 |
| International RH | 2025 | 0 | 7 |
| International RH | 2026 | 0 | 2 |
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27 of the 891 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2025 concerned the visibility; International Motors, LLC filed 42 campaigns in all.
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NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2025