International 2020-2025 MV Trucks: Brake Failure Risk
International recalls 2020-2025 MV trucks with potential brake pad failure causing longer stopping distances. Owners must have brakes serviced by dealers to prevent crashes.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A loss of outer brake pad function can extend the vehicle's stopping distance, increasing the risk of a crash.
Contact the company
What happened, in plain English
International is recalling certain 2020-2025 MV trucks where brake pads may not function properly, increasing stopping distance and crash risk. Affected vehicles need brake repairs to avoid potential accidents. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/79701-international-2020-2025-mv-trucks-brake-failure-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/79701-international-2020-2025-mv-trucks-brake-failure-risk · Updated September 23, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #25V178000
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“International 2020-2025 MV Trucks: Brake Failure Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated September 23, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/79701-international-2020-2025-mv-trucks-brake-failure-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #25V178000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V178000).
Why it’s dangerous
The rear brake caliper can contact suspension springs or axle U-bolts, preventing the outer brake pad from working. This causes longer stopping distances, which increases crash risk during sudden stops.
Who’s affected
Owners of International 2020-2025 MV trucks are affected. Drivers using these trucks without the repair are at higher risk of longer stopping distances.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your vehicle is a 2020-2025 International MV truck. The recall covers specific models from 2020 to 2025.
- Brand
International- Category
Vehicle
What to do — step by step
Contact Dealer for Repair
Dealers will replace rear brake components at no cost to fix the brake pad issue.
Check for Notification Letter
Owner notification letters were mailed May 12, 2025, so you should have received one by that date.
May 12, 2025
What NHTSA says to do
Dealers will switch the left and right rear air disc brake calipers, replace the rear brake torque plates, and replace the brake pads, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 12, 2025. Owners may contact International customer service at 1-800-448-7825. International's number for this recall is 25501.
Contact International
We’ve drafted a message you can send International to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 25V178000 — International 2020-2025 MV Trucks: Brake Failure Risk Hello, I own a International 2020-2025 MV Trucks: Brake Failure Risk that is covered by recall 25V178000 from International. The official recall notice states: Dealers will switch the left and right rear air disc brake calipers, replace the rear brake torque plates, and replace the brake pads, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 12, 2025. Owners may contact International customer service at 1-800-448-7825. International's number for this recall is 25501. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #25V178000 (March 21, 2025)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on September 23, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.