Recall 26V084 covers 204 2026-2027 International Mv vehicles for brake ECU software that fails automatic braking. Repair is free at any franchised International dealer.
International is recalling 204 2026-2027 Mv vehicles because ECU software can fail to apply the brakes during adaptive cruise control or hill hold assist. When automatic braking does not engage as expected, crash risk increases; International dealers will update the ECU software free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The EC80 Advanced Electronic Control Unit on the International 2026-2027 Mv is the brake control computer. It helps manage anti-skid braking and sends brake commands for driver-assist features such as adaptive cruise control, or ACC, and hill hold assist. Hill hold assist keeps the truck from rolling when starting on a grade.
On affected trucks, an ABS ECU software update changed a parameter that disabled that brake-command function. In electric vehicles, the change stopped hill hold assist from activating. In diesel vehicles with ACC Stop & Driver Go, the same issue affected ACC braking events, so the service brakes do not activate when that feature calls for braking.
There is no warning sign before failure. International confirmed there is no driver warning indicator when ACC braking is less effective on affected diesel vehicles.
Who's affected?
Covers brake-system and adaptive-cruise software issues tied to the same EC80 advanced electronic control unit.
| 2027 International Mv | brake system |
|---|---|
| 2027 International Mv | Software |
| 2026 International Mv | brake system |
| 2026 International Mv | Software |
| Units affected | 204 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged 2 field incidents to date. |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific truck is included.
What's the safety risk?
A vehicle that does not automatically brake as expected gives the driver less help avoiding a crash and increases the risk of a crash. There is no warning sign before failure, so schedule the brake ECU software update soon. Repair is free at any franchised International dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2026-2027 International Mv is included in this recall.
- Contact your nearest franchised International dealer to schedule the free brake ECU software update that addresses automatic braking with adaptive cruise control or hill hold assist.
- Bring the recall notice if International mailed one. If not, reference recall number 26V084 when you call.
- Drive with extra following distance and be ready to brake yourself. Do not rely on adaptive cruise control or hill hold assist until the software update is complete.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, an International technician updates the brake ECU software so the truck's braking controls work with adaptive cruise control and hill hold assist as intended. The software update and labor are free under recall 26V084. International used its general reimbursement plan for this campaign. If you already paid for a brake ECU software repair tied to this issue, bring your repair order, proof of payment, and related documentation to the service desk so the dealer can start the claim process.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| February 12, 2026 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| April 6, 2026 | Dealer notification began |
| April 6, 2026 | Dealer notification ended |
| April 6, 2026 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| April 13, 2026 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 26V084?
Recall 26V084 covers 204 2026-2027 International Mv vehicles with brake ECU software that fails to engage the brakes during adaptive cruise control or hill hold assist. International dealers will update the brake ECU software for free.
What should I do if my 2026-2027 International Mv is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 26V084. If it is, contact a franchised International dealer to schedule the brake ECU software update. Reference recall number 26V084 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost, and International dealers will update the brake ECU software free of charge. Parts and labor are covered for included vehicles.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is that the vehicle does not automatically brake as expected when adaptive cruise control or hill hold assist is active. That loss of expected automatic braking increases crash risk. The dealer repair updates the brake ECU software.
When were owners notified about this recall?
International mailed owner notification letters on April 13, 2026. If you bought the vehicle used or never received the letter, check your VIN to confirm whether your 2026-2027 International Mv is included, then call a franchised International dealer for the free software update.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/26V084000 |
|---|---|
| International customer service | 1-800-448-7825 |
| NHTSA recall # | 26V084 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 26V084000 |
Source documents
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Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF) - Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 19, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →