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HighNHTSA·26V084000·Announced 2026-12-02

2026-2027 International MV vehicles brake software defect recall

International Motors is recalling 2026-2027 MV vehicles whose brake ECU software may fail to engage automatic braking when using adaptive cruise control or hill hold assist. Dealers will update the software free of charge.

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: This defect affects a safety-critical brake system and increases the risk of crashes, meeting the criteria for risk-of-harm products. However, no injuries, crashes, or deaths have been reported in the source text, preventing a higher severity classification.

Plain-English summary

International Motors, LLC is recalling certain 2026 and 2027 model year MV vehicles. The brake ECU software in these vehicles may fail to automatically engage the brakes when adaptive cruise control (ACC) or hill hold assist is in use. If the software fails to engage the brakes as expected, the risk of a crash increases.

Owner notification letters were mailed on April 13, 2026. Owners should contact a dealership or International's customer service at 1-800-448-7825 to arrange a free brake ECU software update. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) can be searched on NHTSA.gov beginning April 6, 2026 to determine if a vehicle is included in this recall.

The recalled product

Product
2027 INTERNATIONAL MV
Brand
INTERNATIONAL
Manufacturer
International Motors, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Brake System
Hazard
  • brake-software-defect
  • auto-braking-failure
Affected units
204

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 (1)

  • MV

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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