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- SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS; SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:QUICK RELEASE VALVE
- Problem
- 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
- A delayed brake release can increase the risk of crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will remove the 5/8â air line and replace it with a 3/4â air line, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 22, 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2026-2027 International HV trucks may have a brake problem: the air brakes may take longer than expected to release after being applied. This means the vehicle may not meet the federal air brake safety standard, FMVSS 121. A delayed brake release can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix is free. Authorized International dealers will replace the 5/8-inch air line with a 3/4-inch air line at no cost to you. Owner notification letters were mailed June 22, 2026. If you have questions, you can contact International customer service at 1-800-448-7825 and reference recall number 26506.
You can check whether your vehicle is affected by searching your VIN on NHTSA.gov, where involved VINs will be searchable beginning June 29, 2026. Check your VIN for open recalls and schedule the repair with an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| International HV | 20262027 |
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