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Vehicle recall · NHTSA · Published August 5, 2025

International 2024-2026 LT Trucks: Service Brakes May Stay Engaged During Driving

International is recalling certain 2024-2026 LT and 2025 RH trucks due to potential brake engagement while driving, which could increase crash risk. Owners must contact dealers for free HSA valve exhaust relocation.

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What happened, in plain English

International is recalling specific 2024-2026 LT and 2025 RH trucks because the Hill Start Assist (HSA) system might keep service brakes engaged while driving, increasing crash risk. Owners need to have dealers fix the HSA valve exhaust at no cost. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/81764-international-2024-2026-lt-trucks-service-brakes-may-stay-engaged.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/81764-international-2024-2026-lt-trucks-service-brakes-may-stay-engaged · Updated September 22, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #25V501000

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“International 2024-2026 LT Trucks: Service Brakes May Stay Engaged During Driving.” GovInfoNow, updated September 22, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/81764-international-2024-2026-lt-trucks-service-brakes-may-stay-engaged. Based on NHTSA recall #25V501000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V501000).

Why it’s dangerous

The Hill Start Assist (HSA) exhaust port can become clogged, causing service brakes to stay engaged while driving. This increases the risk of a crash because the brakes won't release properly.

Who’s affected

Owners of International 2024-2026 LT and 2025 RH trucks are affected. Drivers of these vehicles are most at risk due to potential brake engagement during driving.

How to tell if you have this one

Check for International 2024-2026 LT or 2025 RH trucks. The recall covers specific models sold in the U.S. from the time of the recall announcement.

  • Brand
    International
  • Category
    Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy

What to do — step by step

  1. Contact Dealer for Fix

    Dealers will relocate the HSA valve exhaust for free. This fix addresses the brake engagement issue.

  2. Check Notification Letter

    Owner notification letters were mailed September 22, 2025. If you haven't received one, contact International customer service.

Official remedy

What NHTSA says to do

Dealers will relocate the HSA valve exhaust, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 22, 2025. Owners may contact International customer service at 1-800-448-7825. International's number for this recall is 25508.

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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 25V501000 — International 2024-2026 LT Trucks: Service Brakes May Stay Engaged During Driving

Hello,

I own a International 2024-2026 LT Trucks: Service Brakes May Stay Engaged During Driving that is covered by recall 25V501000 from International.

The official recall notice states: Dealers will relocate the HSA valve exhaust, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 22, 2025. Owners may contact International customer service at 1-800-448-7825. International's number for this recall is 25508.

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 #25V501000 (August 5, 2025)
  • Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on September 22, 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.
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