2026-2027 International HV recall: Delayed Service Brake Release/FMVSS 121
Report received by NHTSA: May 11, 2026.
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- What's recalled
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.
- Who's affected
16 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2026-2027 International HV.
- 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
152 earlier NHTSA recalls by International Motors, LLC since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- April 9, 2026 2022-2027 IC Bus Evsb recall: High Voltage Disconnect Switch May Fail
- March 19, 2026 2023-2027 IC Bus Cesb, 2025-2027 IC Bus Evsb recall: Body Panel Joint Incorrectly Attached/FMVSS 221
- Feb. 26, 2026 2023-2027 IC Bus Cesb recall: Brake Lines May Become Damaged and Leak
- Feb. 12, 2026 2026-2027 International MV recall: Brakes May Fail to Activate with Adaptive Cruise Control
- Dec. 18, 2025 2026 IC Bus Cecb recall: Wheelchair Restraint Retractor May Not Lock (agency record)
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
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 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 HV 2026-2027
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26V294000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | International Motors, LLC |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR |
| Report received by NHTSA | May 11, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 16 vehicles |
| Manufacturer's recall number | 26506 |
| “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