International Motors Recalls 2026-2027 MV Vehicles for Brake Software Issue

What Happened

International Motors, LLC (International) has initiated a recall for certain 2026-2027 MV vehicles. The Electronic Control Unit (ECU) software in these vehicles may fail to engage the brakes when the adaptive cruise control (ACC) or hill hold assist features are active.

Which Products Are Affected

The recall affects a total of 408 units. The specific models involved are:

• Make: INTERNATIONAL
• Model: MV
• Model Years: 2026 and 2027

What You Should Do

Owners of the affected vehicles should contact International’s customer service at 1-800-448-7825. International’s internal number for this recall is 26501. Dealers will perform an update to the brake ECU software free of charge.

Owner notification letters are scheduled to be mailed on April 13, 2026. Additionally, Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) for the affected units will be searchable on the NHTSA website starting April 6, 2026.

Why This Matters

If a vehicle does not automatically brake as expected while using driver assistance features like adaptive cruise control or hill hold assist, it significantly increases the potential for a collision and poses a safety risk to occupants and other motorists.

Source

Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Campaign Number 26V084000.