International recalls certain 2019-2020 CV vehicles due to parking brake harness lacking protective material, which can cause short circuits and reduce braking performance. Owners must have the harness repaired by dealers.
“International 2020 CV Vehicles: Parking Brake Recall - Reduced Stopping Distance Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated August 18, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/79711-international-2020-cv-vehicles-parking-brake-recall-reduced-stopping-distance. Based on NHTSA recall #25V763000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V763000).
International Motors, LLC is recalling certain 2019-2020 CV vehicles due to a parking brake hazard. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced the recall on June 11, 2025. Dealers will repair the brake pressure switch harness free of charge.
How to tell if you have it
International CV, 2019-2020
What to do
Dealers will remove, add protective material, and reinstall the brake pressure switch harness, free of charge. Owners may contact International customer service at 1-800-448-7825. International's number for this recall is 25521.
The hazard
The brake pressure switch harness may not have protective material on the wires, causing a short circuit and reducing brake performance. Reduced brake performance can extend stopping distance and increase the risk of a crash.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show International Motors, LLC has 41 other recalls on record since October 31, 2024. Other recent recalls include an inoperative wipers recall for International 2027 HV Trucks (August 6, 2026), a structural safety risk recall for International 2025-2027 IC Bus CECB (July 16, 2026), and a fire risk recall for International 2021-2027 MV/HV Vehicles (July 16, 2026). Other recent recalls of similar products include a reduced stop distance risk brake recall for Honda 2020 Acura ILX (November 12, 2025), an unintended activation parking brake recall for Chevrolet Blazer EV 2024-2025 (January 22, 2026), and a crash risk brake system recall for BMW 2024-2025 I5 Vehicles (July 1, 2026).
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your vehicle is a 2019-2020 International CV model. The recall affects vehicles with VINs listed on NHTSA.gov starting December 19, 2025.
Brand
International
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Contact Dealer for Repair
Dealers will remove, add protective material, and reinstall the brake pressure switch harness at no cost.
Check VIN Status
Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall can be searched on NHTSA.gov starting December 19, 2025.
December 19, 2025
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
Dealers will remove, add protective material, and reinstall the brake pressure switch harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 1, 2025. Owners may contact International customer service at 1-800-448-7825. International's number for this recall is 25521. Vehicles in this recall that were previously repaired under 23V282 and 25V414 will need to have the new remedy completed. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs)involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning December 19, 2025.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
Owners were mailed letters 6 months after NHTSA received the defect report.
1NHTSA received the defect report
2Owner letters mailed
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Take action
Contact International
We’ve drafted a message you can send International to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 25V763000 — International 2020 CV Vehicles: Parking Brake Recall - Reduced Stopping Distance Risk
Hello,
I own a International 2020 CV Vehicles: Parking Brake Recall - Reduced Stopping Distance Risk that is covered by recall 25V763000 from International.
The official recall notice states: Dealers will remove, add protective material, and reinstall the brake pressure switch harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 1, 2025. Owners may contact International customer service at 1-800-448-7825. International's number for this recall is 25521. Vehicles in this recall that were previously repaired under 23V282 and 25V414 will need to have the new remedy completed. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs)involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning December 19, 2025.
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.
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.
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