Recall 24V906 covers 22 2025 International Emv vehicles with a missing circuit breaker that can leave windshield defrosting inoperative. Repair will be free once available.
International is recalling 22 2025 Emv vehicles under recall 24V906 because a missing circuit breaker can leave the windshield defrosting system inoperative. Reduced visibility increases crash risk, and the dealer repair will be free once International makes it available.
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What's wrong?
The circuit breaker on the 2025 International Emv is a small electrical protection device in the windshield defrost and defogging system. Its job is to let the heater and defrost circuit operate while protecting the wiring from electrical overload. When the system works correctly, it sends heated air to the windshield so the driver can clear fog, frost, or condensation.
On affected Emv vehicles, that breaker was left out during assembly because the design drawing did not show the required part. Without the 5 amp breaker, the defrost system does not supply heated air to the windshield. That leaves the vehicle out of compliance with the windshield defrosting and defogging standard and reduces the driver's ability to keep the windshield clear.
There is no warning sign before failure. The owner notices the problem when the defrost or defog setting fails to produce heated air at the windshield.
Who's affected?
The included trucks use a 5 amp Type III circuit breaker in the windshield electrical heating element.
| 2025 International Emv | visibility component |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 22 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged 3 field incidents to date. |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific truck is included.
What's the safety risk?
If the defrost system stops working, visibility through the windshield can drop and crash risk increases. Treat any defrost failure as a reason to avoid driving in fog, ice, or heavy moisture until the repair is complete. Repair will be free at any franchised International dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2025 International Emv is included in this recall.
- Wait for International's repair instructions before scheduling dealer work.
- Call International customer service at 1-800-448-7825 with questions and reference recall number 24V906 (International recall 24518).
- Ask a franchised International dealer about the free 5A circuit breaker and label installation that restores the windshield defrosting system.
- Use extra caution in cold or wet weather until the repair is complete, because poor windshield defrosting reduces driver visibility.
What happens at the repair
Once International opens the dealer repair, an International technician will install a 5A circuit breaker and apply the required label for the defrosting system. Parts and labor will be free under the recall. International's standard reimbursement plan applies to eligible pre-notification repairs, and reimbursement instructions were included in the customer notification. If you already paid for a related defrosting system repair before the recall notice, use those instructions or ask International customer service how to submit documentation.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| December 3, 2024 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| January 17, 2025 | Owner notification mailed |
| January 18, 2025 | Dealer notification began |
| January 18, 2025 | Dealer notification ended |
| January 25, 2025 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 24V906?
Recall 24V906 covers 22 2025 International Emv vehicles with a missing circuit breaker that can leave the windshield defrosting system inoperative. That condition can reduce driver visibility and raise crash risk. International dealers will install a 5A circuit breaker and label for free.
What should I do if my 2025 International Emv is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 24V906. If it is, contact a franchised International dealer and ask when the dealer can install the 5A circuit breaker and label. Reference recall number 24V906 or International recall 24518 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost. International dealers will install the missing 5A circuit breaker and label free of charge, including parts and labor.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is reduced visibility through the windshield. If the defrosting system does not work, the driver has less ability to clear the windshield, which raises crash risk. Confirm your VIN, then ask an International dealer about the free circuit-breaker repair.
When were owners notified about this International recall?
International mailed owner notification letters on January 17, 2025. If you did not receive a letter, the VIN still decides whether your 2025 International Emv is included. You can also call International customer service at 1-800-448-7825 and reference recall 24518.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/24V906000 |
|---|---|
| International customer service | 1-800-448-7825 |
| NHTSA recall # | 24V906 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 24V906000 |
Source documents
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Download Quarterly Report (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 19, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →