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International 2027 HV, HX, LT, MV, and RH Trucks

Windshield wipers may disconnect from the motor, reducing visibility and increasing crash risk.

Summary by Recall Canary from the NHTSA notice

What happened

International Motors, LLC (International) is recalling certain 2027 HV, HX, LT, MV, and RH trucks. The recall affects 49 vehicles nationwide. A retaining nut in the wiper assembly may loosen, causing both windshield wipers to disconnect from the motor. Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. The issue was reported to NHTSA on August 6, 2026.

Dealers will tighten the wiper motor drive nut and three motor mounting bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 21, 2026.

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What to do

If you own a vehicle in this recall:

  1. Check your VIN (vehicle identification number) at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
  2. Dealers will tighten the wiper motor drive nut and three motor mounting bolts, free of charge.
  3. Owner notification letters were mailed September 21, 2026. You may contact International customer service at 1-331-332-5000.
  4. Look for the owner letter. Owner notification letters were mailed September 21, 2026.

What you get Free repair

Full text from NHTSA

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.

Is your International affected?

5 models

These models and years may be affected.

Model years
2027

International

  • HV
  • HX
  • LT
  • MV
  • RH

Your VIN confirms it. Find the 17-character VIN on the driver's side of the dashboard or on your registration card.

Check your VIN on nhtsa.gov (opens in a new tab)

Recall details

Reported to NHTSA
Sold in
Nationwide
Manufacturer
International Motors, LLC
Component
Driver visibility defect
Campaign
26V516000
Vehicles affected
49
Repair cost
Free of charge
Owner letters mailed
Manufacturer's recall number
26513
Manufacturer phone
1-331-332-5000

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Timeline

  1. Reported to NHTSA

  2. Listed on Recall Canary

  3. Summary updated

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Summary by Recall Canary, written with AI · summary updated Oct 2, 2026 · primary source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (opens in a new tab)