International recall: Electrical system
Park outside. NHTSA and the maker advise parking these vehicles outside and away from buildings until they are repaired.
What is 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.
What could happen
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.
Vehicles covered
- International Hv 2026–2027
- International Mv 2021, 2023–2027
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 26V459000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- International Motors, LLC
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jul 16, 2026
- Owners notified
- Oct 26, 2026
- Vehicles or items affected
- 15,628
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jul 2, 2025 to Feb 10, 2026
- Part
- Electrical system › 12v/24v/48v battery › Cables
- Maker's own recall number
- 26510
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- International recall: Visibility Aug 6, 2026
- International recall: Service brakes, air Jun 11, 2026
- International recall: Service brakes, air May 11, 2026
- International recall: Electrical system Nov 25, 2025
- International recall: Visibility Apr 24, 2025
- International recall: Service brakes, air Mar 21, 2025
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.