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2026-2027 International HV recall: Delayed Brake Release/FMVSS 121

Report received by NHTSA: June 11, 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 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

9 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

155 earlier NHTSA recalls by International Motors, LLC since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:

Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.

What to do and when

Dealers will replace the 5/8” air line with a 3/4” air line, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 13, 2026. Owners may contact International's customer service at 1-800-448-7825. International's number for this recall is 26506.

NHTSA's record, word for word

Check it yourself

NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether a specific vehicle has an open recall.

  • International HV 2026-2027
NHTSA recall number26V382000
ManufacturerInternational Motors, LLC
Recall typeVehicle
ComponentSERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Report received by NHTSAJune 11, 2026
Potentially affected9 vehicles
Manufacturer's recall number26509
“Do not drive” warningNo
Fire risk when parked (“park outside”)No

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall records (public domain). NHTSA's record