The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·26V459000·Announced 2026-07-16

2023–2027 International MV and HV vehicles battery cable fire risk

International Motors is recalling certain 2021, 2023–2027 MV and 2026–2027 HV vehicles. The battery interconnect cable may contact adjacent components, creating a short circuit that increases fire risk.

NHTSA safety advisory

Park this vehicle outside

NHTSA advises parking it away from buildings and other vehicles until the repair is done — the risk exists even when the vehicle is switched off.

This is the agency’s own advisory, not our assessment. Contact the manufacturer or a dealer, and see the official NHTSA notice for the current guidance.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The source identifies a structural electrical defect with a potential for fire, which is a significant injury or property-damage hazard. This meets the rubric criterion for Severe (score 4): risk-of-harm products where fire is a documented consequence, even without reported injuries yet confirmed.

Plain-English summary

International Motors, LLC is recalling certain 2021, 2023–2027 MV, and 2026–2027 HV vehicles due to a battery interconnect cable defect. The cable may contact the auxiliary stud and hold down bracket, causing an electrical short circuit.

A short circuit in the battery interconnect cable increases the risk of a fire. This defect affects the vehicle's electrical system.

Approximately 15,628 vehicles are potentially affected. Dealers will install plastic saddles onto the positive interconnect cable and, as necessary, install wind laces and a J-bolt between each battery, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 14, 2026. Vehicles previously repaired under NHTSA Recall 25V534 will need the new remedy completed.

Owners may contact International customer service at 1-800-448-7825. International's internal recall number is 26510.

The recalled product

Product
INTERNATIONAL HV, MV
Brand
INTERNATIONAL
Manufacturer
International Motors, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Heavy Duty Truck
Hazard
Affected units
15,628

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)

  • HV
  • MV

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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