2021–2027 International HV & International MV Electrical System Recall 26V459000 (International 26510)

NHTSA recall 26V459000 (International recall 26510) covers about 15,628 2021–2027 International HV & International MV vehicles (electrical system), filed with NHTSA Jul 16, 2026. NHTSA lists a PARK-OUTSIDE advisory: owners should park outside and away from buildings until the repair is done.

Source: NHTSA campaign 26V459000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research

Park outside: NHTSA safety advisory

NHTSA lists a park-outside advisory for this campaign. Owners should park affected vehicles outside and away from buildings until the recall repair is done.

15,628
vehicles affected (potential)
2021–2027
model years
Jul 16, 2026
filed with NHTSA
Park outside
NHTSA advisory

What's recalled

Component: Electrical system (12v/24v/48v battery, cables)

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.

The risk

A short circuit increases the risk of a fire.

The remedy and its status

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.

Status: NHTSA lists Oct 26, 2026 as the owner-notification date for this campaign.

International recall number 26510

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number for 26V459000 as 26510. Owner letters and dealer service departments often use this code, so a search for "26510 recall" refers to the same campaign.

Affected models and years

Models and model years NHTSA lists for this campaign. Not every vehicle of a listed model and year is included; check by VIN.

VehicleModel yearsMore
International HV2026–2027—
International MV2021, 2023–2027—

Key dates

Report filed with NHTSA
Jul 16, 2026
Owner notification
Oct 26, 2026
Build dates covered
Sep 21, 2020 to Jun 16, 2026
Recall initiated by
the manufacturer
Filed by
International Motors, LLC

Check your VIN for 26V459000

  1. Find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the door-jamb sticker, or your registration.
  2. Enter it in NHTSA's free VIN recall lookup. It shows every open recall on that exact vehicle, including this one if it applies and hasn't been repaired.
  3. If 26V459000 is open, call any International dealer's service department and give them the recall number (26V459000 or 26510). The repair is free.

Not sure of the exact model or year? Decode it first with the free VIN decoder.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 26V459000?

NHTSA recall 26V459000 (International recall 26510) covers about 15,628 2021–2027 International HV & International MV vehicles (electrical system), filed with NHTSA Jul 16, 2026. NHTSA lists a PARK-OUTSIDE advisory: owners should park outside and away from buildings until the repair is done. It covers certain 2021, 2023-2027 MV, and 2026-2027 HV vehicles.

Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 26V459000?

NHTSA's record for 26V459000 carries a park-outside advisory: owners should park outside and away from buildings and other vehicles until the recall repair is done.

How do I know if my vehicle is affected by 26V459000?

Only a VIN lookup can tell you. Not every vehicle of the listed models and years is included, and repaired vehicles drop off. Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask any International dealer to check it.

What is the fix for recall 26V459000, and is it free?

NHTSA's record says: "Dealers will install plastic saddles onto the positive interconnect cable, install wind laces and a J-bolt between each battery, free of charge." NHTSA lists Oct 26, 2026 as the owner-notification date for this campaign. Safety-recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.

What is the International recall number for 26V459000?

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number as 26510. Dealers and owner letters often use that code (26510) instead of the NHTSA campaign number 26V459000.

Sources and method

  • NHTSA recall record for 26V459000, from NHTSA's public recall campaign database. Problem, risk and remedy text is NHTSA's own wording.
  • "Vehicles affected" is NHTSA's potential-units-affected count for the whole campaign.
  • Data as of Nov 6, 2026. NHTSA updates campaigns as manufacturers file amendments, so check the official record for the latest.

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