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HighNHTSA·25V276000·Announced 2026-12-04

2025-2026 International HX Truck Wiper Linkage May Separate

The right-side wiper linkage may separate on certain 2025-2026 International trucks, causing wiper failure and reduced visibility. Dealers will replace the wiper module at no cost.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: This is a safety-critical component defect. The wiper linkage failure directly reduces driver visibility, substantially increasing crash risk. While no injuries or deaths have been reported, the product poses a clear risk of harm to users.

Plain-English summary

International Motors is recalling certain 2025-2026 HV, HX, LT, MV, RH, and EMV vehicles due to a wiper system defect. The linkage connecting the right-side wiper arm to the motor may separate, causing the wipers to fail.

Windshield wiper failure reduces driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has assigned this recall campaign number 25V276000. Approximately 14,786 vehicles are affected.

Owners were notified by letter beginning June 2, 2025. To remedy the issue, dealers will replace the wiper module at no cost. Owners can contact International customer service at 1-800-448-7825 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) for more information.

The recalled product

Product
2025 INTERNATIONAL HX
Brand
INTERNATIONAL
Manufacturer
International Motors, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Visibility System
Hazard
  • wiper-failure
  • visibility-hazard
Affected units
14,786

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (6)

  • HX
  • RH
  • LT
  • HV
  • MV
  • EMV

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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