International 2021-2025 Trucks: ECU Software Issue May Cause Crash Risk
International is recalling certain 2021-2025 trucks with Bendix EC80 ECUs due to potential loss of safety systems like ABS and stability control, which could increase crash risk. Owners should contact customer service for free software updates.
Use caution until it’s fixed
Safety systems that depend on the ECU (Automatic Traction Control, ABS, Electronic Stability Control, Active Cruise Control, and Collison Mitigation System) may have diminished or lost functionality, increasing the risk of a crash.
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What happened, in plain English
International is recalling 2021-2025 trucks with Bendix EC80 ECUs because electrical issues might cause safety systems like ABS and stability control to stop working, raising crash risk. Owners need to get free software updates to fix the problem. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/80484-international-2021-2025-trucks-ecu-software-issue-may-cause-crash.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/80484-international-2021-2025-trucks-ecu-software-issue-may-cause-crash · Updated September 23, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #24V818000
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“International 2021-2025 Trucks: ECU Software Issue May Cause Crash Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated September 23, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80484-international-2021-2025-trucks-ecu-software-issue-may-cause-crash. Based on NHTSA recall #24V818000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V818000).
Why it’s dangerous
Electrical noise and low signal to the power line carrier can cause the ECU to process commands incorrectly or stop working. This may lead to safety systems like ABS, stability control, and collision mitigation failing during driving, increasing crash risk.
Who’s affected
Owners of International 2021-2025 Lonestar, RH, HV, MV, LT, HX, and PROSTAR trucks with Bendix EC80 ECUs are affected. Drivers using these vehicles without the software update are most at risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your International truck was manufactured between 2021 and 2025 and has a Bendix EC80 ECU. The recall covers specific models: Lonestar, RH, HV, MV, LT, HX, and PROSTAR.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Customer Service
Call International at 1-800-448-7825 to schedule a free ECU software update for your vehicle.
What NHTSA says to do
International will work with Bendix to reprogram the ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 16, 2024. Owners may contact International customer service at 1-800-448-7825. International's number for this recall is 24515.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
Owners were mailed letters 46 days after NHTSA received the defect report.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Owner letters mailed
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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We’ve drafted a message you can send International to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 24V818000 — International 2021-2025 Trucks: ECU Software Issue May Cause Crash Risk Hello, I own a International 2021-2025 Trucks: ECU Software Issue May Cause Crash Risk that is covered by recall 24V818000 from International. The official recall notice states: International will work with Bendix to reprogram the ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 16, 2024. Owners may contact International customer service at 1-800-448-7825. International's number for this recall is 24515. 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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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 #24V818000 (October 31, 2024)
- 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.
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