2027 International HV, 2027 International HX, 2027 International LT and 2 more models recall: Windshield Wipers May Disconnect from Motor
Report received by NHTSA: Aug. 6, 2026.
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- What's recalled
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.
- Who's affected
49 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2027 International HV, 2027 International HX, 2027 International LT, 2027 International MV, 2027 International RH.
- Compared with
International Motors, LLC has 12 NHTSA recalls in 2026 so far, compared with 26 in all of 2025.
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- Before this
159 earlier NHTSA recalls by International Motors, LLC since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- July 16, 2026 2025-2027 IC Bus Cecb recall: Body Panel Joints Incorrectly Attached/FMVSS 221
- July 16, 2026 2025-2027 IC Bus Cesb, 2025-2027 IC Bus Evsb recall: Body Panel Joints Incorrectly Attached/FMVSS 221
- July 16, 2026 2021, 2023-2027 International MV, 2026-2027 International HV recall: Battery Cable May Short Circuit
- June 11, 2026 2026-2027 International HV recall: Delayed Brake Release/FMVSS 121
- June 4, 2026 2027 IC Bus Cesb recall: Wheelchair Restraint Retractor May Not Lock
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
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 record, word for word
- Check it yourself
NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether a specific vehicle has an open recall.
Models in this recall
- International HV 2027
- International HX 2027
- International LT 2027
- International MV 2027
- International RH 2027
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26V516000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | International Motors, LLC |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | VISIBILITY |
| Report received by NHTSA | Aug. 6, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 49 vehicles |
| Manufacturer's recall number | 26513 |
| “Do not drive” warning | No |
| Fire risk when parked (“park outside”) | No |
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall records (public domain). NHTSA's record