International recalls 2026–2027 MV vehicles over brake software that may not apply brakes
Software in the brake control unit may fail to apply the brakes when adaptive cruise control or hill hold assist should do so, which raises the risk of a crash.
What to do
Dealers will update the brake software for free. Owners may call International customer service at 1-800-448-7825 and cite recall number 26501.
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Recall details
- Product
- International Mv 2026–2027
- Company
- International Motors, LLC
- Hazard
- A vehicle that does not automatically brake as expected increases the risk of a crash.
- Units
- 204 vehicles
- Owner notification
- April 13, 2026
- Reported to NHTSA
- February 12, 2026
- Identifiers
- NHTSA campaign number: 26V084000
- Manufacturer campaign number: 26501
- Model years: 2026–2027
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Official notice
The notice's own wording from NHTSA.
- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES
- Defect
- International Motors, LLC (International) is recalling certain 2026-2027 MV vehicles. The ECU software may fail to engage the brakes with adaptive cruise control (ACC) or hill hold assist.
- Consequence
- A vehicle that does not automatically brake as expected increases the risk of a crash.
- Corrective action
- Dealers will update the brake ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 13, 2026. Owners may contact International's customer service at 1-800-448-7825. International's number for this recall is 26501. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning April 6, 2026.
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