NHTSAVISIBILITY
International Motors, LLC - Inoperative Defrosting System/FMVSS 103
Published: December 3, 2024Recall ID: 24V906000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
An inoperative windshield defrosting system may decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Product Description & Identification
International Motors, LLC (International) is recalling certain 2025 EMV vehicles. A circuit breaker may be missing, causing the defrosting system to be inoperative. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 103, "Windshield Defrosting and Defogging Systems."
Affected Products
Inoperative Defrosting System/FMVSS 103
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Inoperative Defrosting System/FMVSS 103 |
| Nhtsa id | 24V906000 |
| Component | VISIBILITY |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V906000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | International Motors, LLC |
| Defect summary | International Motors, LLC (International) is recalling certain 2025 EMV vehicles. A circuit breaker may be missing, causing the defrosting system to be inoperative. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 103, "Windshield Defrosting and Defogging Systems." |
| Completion rate | 81.82 |
| Corrective action | Dealers will install a 5A circuit breaker and a label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 17, 2025. Owners may contact International customer service at 1-800-448-7825. International's number for this recall is 24518. |
| Consequence summary | An inoperative windshield defrosting system may decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Mfr campaign number | 24518 |
| Potentially affected | 22 |
| Report received date | 2024-12-03T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |