2021–2027 International MV & 2026–2027 International HV recall: electrical system
⚠️ What's wrong
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.
💥 The risk
A short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
🔧 The fix
Dealers will install plastic saddles onto the positive interconnect cable, install wind laces and a J-bolt between each battery, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 26, 2026. 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.
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
- 26V459000
- Manufacturer recall #
- 26510
- Manufacturer
- International Motors, LLC
- Vehicles affected
- 15,628
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
- Owner phone
- 1-800-448-7825
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Oct 26, 2026
- Built
- Jul 2, 2025 – Feb 10, 2026
- Recall started by
- MFR