Recall 26V459 affects 15,628 2021, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027 International Mv and Hv trucks for battery-cable short circuits. Repair will be free at any franchised International dealer once available.
International is recalling 15,628 2021, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027 Mv and Hv vehicles because the battery interconnect cable can contact the auxiliary stud and hold down bracket and cause a short circuit. That short circuit increases the risk of a fire, and the dealer repair will be free once International makes it available.
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What's wrong?
The battery interconnect cable on the International 2021, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027 Mv and Hv trucks is a positive cable that links batteries so the electrical system gets steady power. It is supposed to sit clear of nearby metal hardware, including the auxiliary stud and the battery hold down bracket. That clearance matters because the cable carries high electrical current.
On affected trucks, the battery interconnect cable terminal contacts the auxiliary stud or the hold down bracket. That contact creates a short circuit, which sends current where it does not belong. International traced the issue to certain build configurations and added a saddle clamp in production to keep the interconnect cable from rotating into the bracket area.
There is no warning sign before failure. A truck can appear normal until the cable shifts into contact and creates the short circuit.
Who's affected?
VINs become searchable on September 7, 2026; until then, the VIN-by-VIN list is not public.
| 2021 International Mv | battery |
|---|---|
| 2023 International Mv | battery |
| 2024 International Mv | battery |
| 2025 International Mv | battery |
| 2026 International Mv | battery |
| 2027 International Mv | battery |
| 2026 International Hv | battery |
| 2027 International Hv | battery |
| Units affected | 15,628 |
| 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 short circuit increases the risk of a fire. If your VIN is included, schedule the recall work as soon as International makes the final repair available, and ask the dealer what precautions apply before that appointment. Repair will be free at any franchised International dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2021, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027 International Mv or Hv is included in this recall.
- Wait for International's owner letter, scheduled for September 14, 2026, before booking the remedy unless your dealer says the repair is ready.
- Ask a franchised International dealer about the free plastic-saddle, wind-lace, and J-bolt repair that keeps the battery interconnect cable away from the auxiliary stud and hold-down bracket.
- Reference recall number 26V459 and International recall 26510 when you call the dealer or International customer service.
- Call International customer service at 1-800-448-7825 with questions about vehicles previously repaired under 25V534, since this recall replaces and expands that recall.
What happens at the repair
The dealer repair is not listed as open yet. Once it opens, an International technician will install plastic saddles on the positive interconnect cable. The technician will also install wind laces and a J-bolt between each battery where needed. The final dealer repair will be free once available, with parts and labor covered under the recall. Trucks repaired under the earlier battery-cable campaign still need this new remedy completed. International uses its general reimbursement plan on file, so keep receipts and repair records and ask International customer service or the service desk how to submit documented costs.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| July 16, 2026 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| September 7, 2026 | Dealer notification began |
| September 7, 2026 | Dealer notification ended |
| September 7, 2026 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 26V459?
Recall 26V459 covers 15,628 2021, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027 International Mv and Hv vehicles with a battery interconnect cable that can contact the auxiliary stud and hold down bracket. That contact can cause a short circuit, increasing fire risk.
What should I do if my 2021, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027 International Mv or Hv is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 26V459. If it is, contact a franchised International dealer to schedule the battery cable remedy. Reference recall number 26510 when you call. The dealer repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and International dealers will install plastic saddles on the positive interconnect cable. If needed, they will also install wind laces and a J-bolt between each battery.
What is the safety risk?
The risk is fire from an electrical short circuit. In recall 26V459, the battery interconnect cable can contact nearby battery hardware and short. International dealers will add protective routing hardware to keep the positive cable away from the auxiliary stud and hold down bracket.
When will International mail owner letters?
International expects to mail owner notification letters on September 14, 2026. You do not need to wait for the letter to act. Check your VIN, then call an International dealer with recall number 26510 if your vehicle is included.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/26V459000 |
|---|---|
| International customer service | 1-800-448-7825 |
| NHTSA recall # | 26V459 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 26V459000 |
Source documents
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on July 26, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →