The defect
International Motors, LLC (International) is recalling certain 2022-2025 HX 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 remedy
International will install larger air lines or a quick release valve (QRV) as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 13, 2025. Owners may contact International customer service at 1-800-448-7825.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| International HX | 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 |
Components: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:QUICK RELEASE VALVE | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| International HX | 2022 | 0 | 7 |
| International HX | 2023 | 0 | 10 |
| International HX | 2024 | 0 | 7 |
| International HX | 2025 | 0 | 8 |
Other service brakes, air recalls in 2024
14 of the 950 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2024 concerned the service brakes, air; International Motors, LLC filed 42 campaigns in all.
| 24V750000 2 Oct 2024 | Navistar, Inc. |
| 24V620000 19 Aug 2024 | Kalmar Solutions, LLC |
| 24V558000 25 Jul 2024 | Nova Bus (US) Inc. |
| 24V559000 25 Jul 2024 | Nova Bus (US) Inc. |
| 24V465000 20 Jun 2024 | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| 24V453000 18 Jun 2024 | Spartan Fire, LLC |
| 24V428000 10 Jun 2024 | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| 24V415000 6 Jun 2024 | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2024