2023-2026 International Trucks Recalled for Brake System Release Failure Risk
International Motors is recalling certain 2023-2026 LT and 2024-2025 RH trucks because the Hill Start Assist exhaust port may clog, preventing the service brakes from releasing while driving. This increases crash risk.
What this means for you
Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect affecting the service brake system, a critical safety component. Although no injuries or deaths have been reported, the potential for brake failure while driving creates a high risk of serious accidents, meeting the rubric criterion for structural vehicle defects.
Plain-English summary
International Motors, LLC is recalling certain 2023-2026 LT model trucks and 2024-2025 RH model trucks due to a potential brake system defect.
The Hill Start Assist (HSA) exhaust port may become clogged, which can delay or prevent the release of the service brakes. If the brakes remain engaged while driving, this increases the risk of a crash.
The recall affects approximately 1,303 vehicles. Owners were notified by letter in December 2025. The remedy is free relocation of the HSA valve exhaust by authorized dealers.
Owners should contact International customer service at 1-800-448-7825 to schedule the repair. International's recall number is 25522.
The recalled product
- Product
- 2023 INTERNATIONAL LT
- Brand
- INTERNATIONAL
- Manufacturer
- International Motors, LLC
- Category
- Vehicle — Commercial Trucks
- Hazard
- brake-release-failure
- crash-risk
- Affected units
- 1,303
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (2)
- LT
- RH
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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