2026–2027 International HV recall: brakes
⚠️ What's wrong
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."
💥 The risk
A delayed brake release can increase the risk of crash.
🔧 The fix
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.
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
- 26V382000
- Manufacturer recall #
- 26509
- Manufacturer
- International Motors, LLC
- Vehicles affected
- 9
- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS; SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:QUICK RELEASE VALVE
- Owner phone
- 1-800-448-7825
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Jul 13, 2026
- Built
- Jan 29, 2026 – Apr 16, 2026
- Recall started by
- MFR