International HV, MV (2021-2027): Electrical system
Recall 26V459000 · Jul 16, 2026 · International Motors, LLC
15,628
vehicles affected
15,628
vehicles affected
Owners are told to park these vehicles outside, away from buildings, until they are repaired.
Facts
- Recall number
- 26V459000
- Date
- Jul 16, 2026
- Maker
- International Motors, LLC
- Units affected
- 15,628
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Electrical system > 12v/24v/48v battery > Cables
- Model years
- 2021-2027
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
A short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Dealers will install plastic saddles onto the positive interconnect cable, install wind laces and a J-bolt between each battery, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed September 8, 2026. Owners will receive another notice once remedy becomes available. Owners may contact International customer service at 1-800-448-7825. International's number for this recall is 26510. Vehicles previously repaired under 25V534 will need the new remedy completed.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 8 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| International | HV | 2026-2027 |
| International | MV | 2021, 2023-2027 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 26V459000?
2 models: International HV (2026-2027), International MV (2021, 2023-2027), about 15,628 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 26V459000?
Dealers will install plastic saddles onto the positive interconnect cable, install wind laces and a J-bolt between each battery, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed September 8, 2026. Owners will receive another notice once remedy becomes available. Owners may contact.
What can happen?
A short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.