The defect
International Motors, LLC (International) is recalling certain 2027 HV, HX, LT, MV, and RH trucks. A retaining nut in the wiper assembly may loosen, causing both windshield wipers to disconnect from the motor.
The risk
Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Dealers will tighten the wiper motor drive nut and three motor mounting bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 21, 2026. Owners may contact International customer service at 1-331-332-5000. International's number for this recall is 26513.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| International HV | 2027 |
| International HX | 2027 |
| International LT | 2027 |
| International MV | 2027 |
| International RH | 2027 |
Components: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
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 HV | 2027 | 0 | 4 |
| International HX | 2027 | 0 | 1 |
| International LT | 2027 | 0 | 1 |
| International MV | 2027 | 0 | 3 |
| International RH | 2027 | 0 | 1 |
Other visibility recalls in 2026
21 of the 666 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2026 concerned the visibility; International Motors, LLC filed 42 campaigns in all.
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| 26V529000 13 Aug 2026 | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) |
| 26V418000 30 Jun 2026 | Ford Motor Company |
| 26V374000 9 Jun 2026 | Ford Motor Company |
| 26V346000 28 May 2026 | Subaru of America, Inc. |
| 26V302000 12 May 2026 | Piaggio Group Americas, Inc. |
| 26V246000 17 Apr 2026 | Blue Bird Body Company |
| 26V245000 17 Apr 2026 | Blue Bird Body Company |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2026