INTERNATIONAL HV: NHTSA recall 26V459000 explained
An International recall involves battery interconnect cable routing and the potential for a short circuit.
This edition covers a recall involving International vehicles and a battery interconnect cable condition. The official record identifies the affected component, describes the potential consequence, and lists the planned dealer remedy. Only an official VIN lookup can confirm whether a particular vehicle has an open recall.
What the official recall record says
INTERNATIONAL: HV, MV
The official record says a battery interconnect cable may contact nearby battery hardware, which can create a short circuit. The listed remedy calls for dealers to add protective routing hardware and, where needed, additional battery-retention hardware. The record also states that this campaign replaces and expands an earlier recall, and that vehicles repaired under that earlier campaign will need the updated remedy completed.
Official record
- NHTSA recall ID: 26V459000
- Vehicles listed: INTERNATIONAL HV (2027, 2026); INTERNATIONAL MV (2027, 2026, 2025, 2024, 2023, 2021)
- Potentially affected: 15,628
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
- Report received: July 16, 2026
- Owner notification: Not provided in the source record
- Defect: 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.
- Safety consequence: A short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
- Remedy: Dealers will install plastic saddles onto the positive interconnect cable and as necessary, install wind laces and a J-bolt between each battery, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 14, 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 owners should do next
Owners should use an official VIN lookup and review any recall notice they receive to confirm open-recall status for their specific vehicle. The official record does not specify further practical details beyond the listed remedy and notification information.
A headline cannot confirm whether a particular vehicle is affected. Use the official NHTSA recall lookup with the vehicle identification number and contact the manufacturer or an authorized dealer for vehicle-specific guidance.
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Sources used for this report.
References checked August 24, 2026.
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Safety Recall Report: Campaign 26V459000. Report received July 16, 2026. Accessed August 24, 2026.
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