International Motors, LLC recall 26V294
- Manufacturer
- International Motors, LLC
- Units affected
- 16
- Recall opened
- —
- Report date
- May 11, 2026
- Manufacturer campaign
- 26506
- Type
- Vehicle
Affected vehicles (1)
- INTERNATIONAL HV2026–2027
Component / system
Defect
International Motors, LLC (International) is recalling certain 2026-2027 HV vehicles. The service brake may take longer than expected to release. As such, these vehicles may fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
Risk / consequence
A delayed brake release can increase the risk of crash.
Remedy
Dealers will remove the 5/8” air line and replace it with a 3/4” air line, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 6, 2026. Owners may contact International's customer service at 1-800-448-7825. International's number for this recall is 26506. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning June 29, 2026.
Chronology of events
- Feb 18, 2026
02/18/2026: International reviews computer simulation brake-release timing data for the recent HV models and determines that physical brake-release testing is required.
- Feb 19, 2026
02/19/2026 – 3/18/2026: International manufactures 87 vehicles across 24 suspect configurations for physical testing.
- Mar 19, 2026
03/19/2026 – 03/27/2026: International conducts physical testing to determine the actual release timing performance.
Notification schedule
- Dealer notification
- Jun 29, 2026 - Jun 29, 2026 No Dealers
- Owner notification
- Jul 06, 2026 - Jul 06, 2026 Phased Recall
Source: NHTSA campaign 26V294000. Always confirm recall status and remedy availability with the manufacturer or a dealer using your VIN.