2026 International HV: recalls and complaints
NHTSA advisory: park outsideCampaign 26V459000. NHTSA received the report on . 15,628 units. Electrical System / 12v/24v/48v Battery / Cables
Remedy of campaign 26V459000, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will install plastic saddles onto the positive interconnect cable, install wind laces and a J-bolt between each battery, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed September 8, 2026. Owners will receive another notice once remedy becomes available. Owners may contact International customer service at 1-800-448-7825. International's number for this recall is 26510. This recall replaces and expands NHTSA Recall 25V534. Vehicles previously repaired under 25V534 will need the new remedy completed.
Park-outside advisory: A mark on a recall campaign in the NHTSA recall file. This site shows the mark as NHTSA sets it.
NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 2026 International HV. The newest campaign is 26V459000. NHTSA received the report on 16 Jul 2026. The NHTSA record gives the component Electrical System / 12v/24v/48v Battery / Cables. NHTSA has no complaint on file for this model year.
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Recall campaigns
5 campaigns, newest first. 31,117 units in total.
- 26V459000Electrical System / 12v/24v/48v Battery / CablesAdvisory
- 26V382000Service Brakes, Air / Supply / Quick Release Valve
- 26V294000Service Brakes, Air / Supply / Quick Release Valve
- 25V817000Electrical System / Software
- 25V276000Visibility / Windshield Wiper/Washer / Linkages
26V459000Received . 15,628 units.
Electrical System / 12v/24v/48v Battery / CablesPark-outside advisory
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
International Motors, LLC (International) is recalling certain 2021, 2023-2027 MV, and 2026-2027 HV vehicles. The battery interconnect cable may contact the auxiliary stud and hold down bracket, causing a short circuit.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will install plastic saddles onto the positive interconnect cable, install wind laces and a J-bolt between each battery, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed September 8, 2026. Owners will receive another notice once remedy becomes available. Owners may contact International customer service at 1-800-448-7825. International's number for this recall is 26510. This recall replaces and expands NHTSA Recall 25V534. Vehicles previously repaired under 25V534 will need the new remedy completed.
Report filed by International Motors, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number 26510.
26V382000Received . 9 units.
Service Brakes, Air / Supply / Quick Release Valve
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
International Motors, LLC (International) is recalling certain 2026-2027 HV vehicles. The service brake may take longer than expected to release. As such, these vehicles may fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A delayed brake release can increase the risk of crash.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will replace the 5/8” air line with a 3/4” air line, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 13, 2026. Owners may contact International's customer service at 1-800-448-7825. International's number for this recall is 26506.
Report filed by International Motors, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number 26509. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
26V294000Received . 16 units.
Service Brakes, Air / Supply / Quick Release Valve
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
International Motors, LLC (International) is recalling certain 2026-2027 HV vehicles. The service brake may take longer than expected to release. As such, these vehicles may fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A delayed brake release can increase the risk of crash.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will remove the 5/8” air line and replace it with a 3/4” air line, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 22, 2026. Owners may contact International's customer service at 1-800-448-7825. International's number for this recall is 26506. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning June 29, 2026.
Report filed by International Motors, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number 26506. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
25V817000Received . 678 units.
Electrical System / Software
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
International Motors, LLC (International) is recalling certain 2016 7600, 2016-2023 Lonestar, 2018 8600, 2018-2023 LT, 2021-2026 MV, 2022-2023 RH, 2023-2026 HX, and 2025-2026 HV vehicles. Electrical noise and low signal to the power line carrier may cause the ECU to incorrectly process commands or stop working.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Safety systems that depend on the ECU, such as Automatic Traction Control, ABS, Electronic Stability Control, Active Cruise Control, and Collison Mitigation System, may have diminished or lost functionality, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
International will work with Bendix to reprogram the ECU, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 19, 2026. Owners may contact International's customer service at 1-800-448-7825. International's number for this recall is 25525. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning January 12, 2026.
Report filed by International Motors, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number 25525. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
25V276000Received . 14,786 units.
Visibility / Windshield Wiper/Washer / Linkages
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
International Motors, LLC (International) is recalling certain 2025-2026 HV, HX, LT, MV, RH, and 2025 EMV vehicles. The linkage that connects the right-side wiper arm to the motor may separate, causing the wipers to fail.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Windshield wiper failure can reduce driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will replace the wiper module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 2, 2025. Owners may contact International customer service at 1-800-448-7825. International's number for this recall is 25505.
Report filed by International Motors, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number 25505. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
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Complaints by component
The NHTSA complaint file has no complaint for this model year.
Investigations
The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.
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Other model years
The number under each year is the number of recall campaigns.
A year without a link has fewer than 2 campaigns and fewer than 25 complaints. It has no page.
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Official channels
- NHTSA VIN lookupNHTSA shows the unrepaired recalls of one vehicle from its VIN or its license plate.
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- NHTSA page of the 2026 International HVThe recalls, the complaints and the investigations that NHTSA shows for this model year.
Cite this page
Recall Register. 2026 International HV: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/international/hv/2026/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall, complaint and investigation files. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- Recall file through
- 30 Sep 2026
- Complaint file through
- 29 Mar 2018
- First complaint in the file
- 1 Jan 1995
- Manufacturer in the recall file
- International Motors, LLC
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Questions
- How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2026 International HV?
- 31,117 units in 5 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.
- How many recall campaigns does the International HV have for all model years?
- NHTSA lists 39 recall campaigns for the International HV, model years 2018 to 2027. 5 of them name the 2026 model year.
- Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2026 International HV open?
- The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.