The defect
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 remedy
Dealers will install plastic saddles onto the positive interconnect cable, install wind laces and a J-bolt between each battery, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed September 8, 2026. Owners will receive another notice once remedy becomes available. 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.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| International HV | 2026, 2027 |
| International MV | 2021, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027 |
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
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 |
| International MV | 2021 | 1 | 15 |
| International MV | 2023 | 1 | 19 |
| International MV | 2024 | 0 | 13 |
| International MV | 2025 | 2 | 10 |
| International MV | 2026 | 1 | 6 |
| International MV | 2027 | 0 | 3 |
Other electrical system recalls in 2026
113 of the 666 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2026 concerned the electrical system; International Motors, LLC filed 42 campaigns in all.
| 26V686000 20 Oct 2026 | Forest River, Inc. |
| 26V681000 16 Oct 2026 | Forest River, Inc. |
| 26V680000 16 Oct 2026 | Alliance RV, LLC |
| 26V672000 13 Oct 2026 | K.Z., Inc. |
| 26V653000 6 Oct 2026 | Ford Motor Company |
| 26V652000 6 Oct 2026 | E-One Incorporated |
| 26V644000 5 Oct 2026 | New Flyer of America, Inc. |
| 26V645000 5 Oct 2026 | Motor Coach Industries, Inc |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2026