2026-2027 International MV recall: Brakes May Fail to Activate with Adaptive Cruise Control
Report received by NHTSA: Feb. 12, 2026.
Built by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's official records. No AI wrote this page. Updated Nov. 4, 2026.
- What's recalled
International Motors, LLC (International) is recalling certain 2026-2027 MV vehicles. The ECU software may fail to engage the brakes with adaptive cruise control (ACC) or hill hold assist.
- The risk
A vehicle that does not automatically brake as expected increases the risk of a crash.
- Who's affected
204 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2026-2027 International MV.
- Compared with
International Motors, LLC has 12 NHTSA recalls in 2026 so far, compared with 26 in all of 2025.
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- Before this
148 earlier NHTSA recalls by International Motors, LLC since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- Dec. 18, 2025 2026 IC Bus Cecb recall: Wheelchair Restraint Retractor May Not Lock (agency record)
- Dec. 18, 2025 2026-2027 IC Bus Cesb recall: Wheelchair Restraint Retractor May Not Lock (agency record)
- Nov. 25, 2025 2016-2023 International Lonestar, 2018-2023 International LT, 2021-2026 International MV and 5 more models recall: ECU Malfunction May Impair Safety Systems (agency record)
- Nov. 20, 2025 2023-2026 International LT, 2023-2026 International RH recall: Auto Neutral May Fail and Cause Unexpected Vehicle Movement (agency record)
- Nov. 13, 2025 2023-2027 IC Bus Cesb recall: Incorrect GVWR May Lead to Unintentionally Overloading School Bus (agency record)
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
Dealers will update the brake ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 13, 2026. Owners may contact International's customer service at 1-800-448-7825. International's number for this recall is 26501. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning April 6, 2026.
NHTSA's record, word for word
- Check it yourself
NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether a specific vehicle has an open recall.
Models in this recall
- International MV 2026-2027
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26V084000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | International Motors, LLC |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE |
| Report received by NHTSA | Feb. 12, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 204 vehicles |
| Manufacturer's recall number | 26501 |
| “Do not drive” warning | No |
| Fire risk when parked (“park outside”) | No |
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall records (public domain). NHTSA's record