International Motors LLC Recalls 2026-2027 MV Vehicles for Brake Software Issue
International Motors LLC is recalling certain 2026-2027 MV vehicles due to potential ECU software failure that may not engage brakes properly with adaptive cruise control or hill hold assist, increasing crash risk.
What this vehicle recalls alert tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by NHTSA on April 8, 2026 and geographically references United States. Its severity classification of "high" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken — "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to — Vehicle Recalls — determines the regulatory framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, recalls, evacuations) are available to affected individuals and who holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
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What Happened
International Motors, LLC is recalling certain 2026-2027 MV vehicles because the ECU software may fail to engage the brakes when using adaptive cruise control (ACC) or hill hold assist, potentially affecting the service brakes component.
Which Products Are Affected
The recall involves 2026 and 2027 model year MV vehicles manufactured by INTERNATIONAL. The potential number of units affected is 204, with a total affected of 408 units based on the models listed. Specific vehicle identification numbers (VINs) involved will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning April 6, 2026. No specific model numbers, UPCs, or regional limitations are provided in the source data.
What You Should Do
Consumers should wait for owner notification letters, which are expected to be mailed on April 13, 2026. Take the vehicle to a dealer for a free update to the brake ECU software. For assistance, contact International's customer service at 1-800-448-7825. The official recall number is 26501, and the NHTSA campaign number is 26V084000.
Why This Matters
The software failure could result in the vehicle not braking as expected, increasing the risk of a crash and highlighting the importance of vehicle safety systems.
Source
NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V084000. For more information, visit NHTSA.gov and search for the recall using the provided VINs starting April 6, 2026.
Source: NHTSA Official Notice