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HighNHTSA·25V817000·Announced 2027-01-11

International Trucks ECU Software Defect Disables Safety Systems

International is recalling certain commercial trucks from 2016-2026 due to an electrical noise issue in the Engine Control Unit that may disable safety systems including ABS and electronic stability control, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The defect affects critical safety systems across multiple vehicle models and affects approximately 678 vehicles. However, no injuries, deaths, or property damage incidents have been reported. Per the rubric, when a hazard has not resulted in reported harm, the maximum score is 3 (High).

Plain-English summary

International Motors, LLC is recalling certain commercial trucks from model years 2016 through 2026. The affected models include the 7600, Lonestar, 8600, LT, MV, RH, HX, and HV. Approximately 678 vehicles are involved in this recall.

The vehicles have an electrical noise condition in the power line carrier that may cause the Engine Control Unit (ECU) to incorrectly process commands or stop working. This defect affects the proper functioning of the vehicle's safety systems.

When the ECU malfunctions, critical safety systems may lose or have diminished functionality. The affected safety systems include the Automatic Traction Control, Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS), Electronic Stability Control, Active Cruise Control, and Collision Mitigation System. Loss of these systems increases the risk of a crash.

International will reprogram the affected ECU free of charge. Owners were sent notification letters on January 19, 2026. Owners should contact International customer service at 1-800-448-7825 to schedule the repair.

The recalled product

Product
2025 INTERNATIONAL MV
Brand
INTERNATIONAL
Manufacturer
International Motors, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Heavy truck
Hazard
  • ecu-failure
  • brake-system-failure
  • stability-control-failure
  • crash-risk
Affected units
678

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 (8)

  • MV
  • HX
  • HV
  • RH
  • LONESTAR
  • 8600
  • LT
  • 7600

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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