# International Motors, LLC: Battery Cable May Short Circuit (26V459000)

**Recall Urgency Score:** 60/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | International Motors, LLC |
| Subject | Battery Cable May Short Circuit |
| NHTSA ID | 26V459000 |
| Manufacturer campaign | 26510 |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Units potentially affected | 15628 |
| Do not drive | No |
| Park outside | Yes |
| 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. |
| Consequence | A short circuit increases the risk of a fire. |
| Remedy | 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. |

## Why this score
- Fire risk: park outside warning.
- 15,628 units affected.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V459000). Last refreshed: 2026-11-04T18:12:01.520Z.
Recall data comes from NHTSA and is summarized automatically; check the official notice and VIN lookup before acting. Informational only.