Details from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) show that more than 1,000 vehicles are involved. The recall impacts 2024–2026 LT models and 2025 RH models. On these trucks, the Hill Start Assist exhaust port can become blocked by ice or road debris. If that happens, the service brakes might be released slowly or not at all.

Hill Start Assist is designed to keep a truck from rolling backward when starting on an incline. The feature holds the brake for a short time after the pedal is released. Once the driver applies the accelerator, the service brakes disengage for a smoother start.

The NHTSA warns that if the brakes remain engaged while the truck is in motion, the likelihood of a crash increases. The recall notice does not confirm any crashes linked to this problem.

The issue affects trucks equipped with Eaton or International automated manual transmissions that also have electronic stability control or automatic traction control. According to International, roughly 97% of the recalled units are LT series models, with the remainder being RH trucks.

Dealers will repair the defect by relocating the Hill Start Assist valve exhaust at no cost to the owner. Notification letters are set to be mailed on September 29.

Truck owners can get more details by contacting International’s customer service at 800-448-7825 and referencing recall number 25508. NHTSA’s reference for this recall is 25V501.

The defect was discovered in April following a review of a field service report that noted brake drag at the start of a shift. An investigation found that valves positioned outside the tractor’s frame rails are more vulnerable to road spray and debris. Since the same valve operates during adaptive cruise control, air could be trapped during light braking.

Source: Land Line Media

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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that almost 15,000 trucks from the 2025-26 model years, including HV, HX, LT, MV, and RH models, are affected. The defect lies in the linkage that connects the right windshield wiper to the motor, which may detach. If this happens, the wipers could fail to function correctly in poor weather conditions.

How the Problem Was Identified

The defect was initially identified on January 31 during a pre-delivery inspection at International’s assembly plant in Escobedo, Mexico. Technicians discovered that the right-side wiper linkage had detached from the truck’s motor. A deeper investigation revealed two previous warranty claims linked to the issue, both submitted prior to the trucks being delivered to customers.

Further collaboration with Trico, the company responsible for manufacturing the windshield wiper system, uncovered the root of the problem. It was determined that the linkage sockets in the windshield wipers were not meeting quality standards. Trico, widely credited as the inventor of wipers back in 1917, implemented what it believed to be a fix in late March. However, the issue persisted until a permanent remedy was established in early April. Following this discovery, International initiated an official safety recall on April 17.

What Truck Owners Need to Know

To address the defect, International’s authorized dealers will replace the entire windshield wiper module at no cost to affected truck owners. Starting June 23, notification letters with further details will be sent to vehicle owners.

Additionally, International has submitted a reimbursement plan to NHTSA for truck owners who may have already paid for repairs related to this defect before the recall was issued. These owners will be provided instructions in the notification letter on how to make reimbursement claims.

Need More Information?

If truck owners have any questions regarding this recall or the windshield wiper defect, they can contact International customer service at 800-448-7825 and reference recall number 25505. Alternatively, NHTSA can provide additional information using recall number 25V-276.

Rest assured, International Motors is working diligently to resolve this issue and ensure the safety of all drivers and their trucks on the road.

Source: Land Line

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