2021, 2023-2027 International MV, 2026-2027 International HV recall: Battery Cable May Short Circuit
Report received by NHTSA: July 16, 2026.
Built by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's official records. No AI wrote this page. Updated Nov. 4, 2026.
Park outside NHTSA's record flags a fire risk when the vehicles are parked (NHTSA's “Park outside” warning). NHTSA's recall page and the remedy below give the instructions.
- What's recalled
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.
- Who's affected
15,628 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2021, 2023-2027 International MV, 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
156 earlier NHTSA recalls by International Motors, LLC since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- June 11, 2026 2026-2027 International HV recall: Delayed Brake Release/FMVSS 121
- June 4, 2026 2027 IC Bus Cesb recall: Wheelchair Restraint Retractor May Not Lock
- May 28, 2026 2026-2027 IC Bus Evsb recall: Drive Motor May Detach
- May 11, 2026 2026-2027 International HV recall: Delayed Service Brake Release/FMVSS 121 (agency record)
- April 9, 2026 International Motors, LLC recall: High Voltage Disconnect Switch May Fail (agency record)
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
Dealers will install plastic saddles onto the positive interconnect cable, install wind laces and a J-bolt between each battery, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 26, 2026. 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 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
- International MV 2021, 2023-2027
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26V459000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | International Motors, LLC |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Report received by NHTSA | July 16, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 15,628 vehicles |
| Manufacturer's recall number | 26510 |
| “Do not drive” warning | No |
| Fire risk when parked (“park outside”) | Yes |
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall records (public domain). NHTSA's record