NHTSANHTSA recall 26V459000 · Jul 16, 2026
International Motors, LLC: Battery Cable May Short Circuit
Recall found
Product
2021, 2023-2027 MV, and 2026-2027 HV vehicles
Hazard
A short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
What to do
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.
Got a car, truck or motorcycle? The surest check is your 17-character VIN, which is on your registration, insurance card, or the driver-side dashboard. NHTSA's free lookup shows any open recall that hasn't been repaired on that exact vehicle.
Check my VIN on NHTSA.govRecall details
- Summary
- 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.
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Recall type
- Vehicle
- Potentially affected
- 15,628
- Manufacturer campaign number
- 26510
- NHTSA advisory
- Park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is done.
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) notice.
Copied from the agency record without changes. Data as of Nov 3, 2026, 2:31 AM EST. The agency notice is the final word.