The defect
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 remedy
Dealers will remove the 5/8” air line and replace it with a 3/4” air line, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 22, 2026. Owners may contact International's customer service at 1-800-448-7825. International's number for this recall is 26506. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning June 29, 2026.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| International HV | 2026, 2027 |
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 HV | 2026 | 0 | 5 |
| International HV | 2027 | 0 | 4 |
Other service brakes, air recalls in 2026
11 of the 666 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2026 concerned the service brakes, air; International Motors, LLC filed 42 campaigns in all.
| 26V583000 9 Sept 2026 | Daimler Trucks North America, LLC |
| 26V567000 1 Sept 2026 | PACCAR Incorporated |
| 26V506000 4 Aug 2026 | Wabash National Corporation |
| 26V501000 30 Jul 2026 | Autocar, LLC |
| 26V442000 8 Jul 2026 | PACCAR Incorporated |
| 26V382000 11 Jun 2026 | International Motors, LLC |
| 26V355000 2 Jun 2026 | Nova Bus (US) Inc. |
| 26V261000 23 Apr 2026 | Mack Trucks, Inc. |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2026