2026–2027 International MV recall: brakes
⚠️ What's wrong
International Motors, LLC (International) is recalling certain 2026-2027 MV vehicles. The ECU software may fail to engage the brakes with adaptive cruise control (ACC) or hill hold assist.
💥 The risk
A vehicle that does not automatically brake as expected increases the risk of a crash.
🔧 The fix
Dealers will update the brake ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 13, 2026. Owners may contact International's customer service at 1-800-448-7825. International's number for this recall is 26501. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning April 6, 2026.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 26V084000
- Manufacturer recall #
- 26501
- Manufacturer
- International Motors, LLC
- Vehicles affected
- 204
- Component
- FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL:SOFTWARE; SERVICE BRAKES
- Owner phone
- 1-800-448-7825
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Apr 13, 2026
- Recall started by
- MFR