The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·26V516000·Announced 2026-08-06

International Recalls 2027 Trucks Due to Wiper Nut Loosening Risk

International is recalling 2027 HV, HX, LT, MV, and RH trucks because a wiper nut may loosen, causing wipers to disconnect and reducing visibility.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

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: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (inoperative wipers increasing crash risk) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

International Motors, LLC is recalling certain 2027 HV, HX, LT, MV, and RH trucks. The recall involves a defect in the wiper assembly where a retaining nut may loosen. This issue can cause both windshield wipers to disconnect from the motor.

Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce the driver's visibility, which increases the risk of a crash. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

Dealers will tighten the wiper motor drive nut and three motor mounting bolts free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on October 5, 2026. Owners may contact International customer service at 1-331-332-5000 for more information.

The recalled product

Product
INTERNATIONAL MV, RH, HX, LT
Brand
INTERNATIONAL
Manufacturer
International Motors, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Trucks
Hazard
Affected units
49

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 (5)

  • MV
  • RH
  • HX
  • LT
  • HV

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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