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- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- A short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- 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.
What this recall means for you
The positive battery interconnect cable on these vehicles may contact the auxiliary stud and hold-down bracket. This contact can cause an electrical short circuit, which increases the risk of a fire.
An authorized International dealer will install plastic saddles on the positive interconnect cable, along with wind laces and a J-bolt between each battery. This repair is free of charge. Owners who received a notification letter mailed October 26, 2026 should contact International customer service at 1-800-448-7825, referencing recall number 26510. This recall replaces and expands NHTSA Recall 25V534, so vehicles previously repaired under 25V534 will still need the new remedy completed.
Check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls and schedule your free repair with an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
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Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| International HV | 20262027 |
|---|---|
| International MV | 202120232024202520262027 |