International is recalling certain 2026 MV vehicles due to a risk of fire from a short circuit in the battery interconnect cable. Owners must have dealers install wind laces and J-bolts to prevent terminal contact.
A short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
International is recalling some 2026 MV vehicles because a battery cable can short-circuit and cause fire. This fix involves adding wind laces and J-bolts to prevent the cable from touching metal parts.
The battery interconnect cable may touch the auxiliary stud and hold down bracket, causing a short circuit. This short circuit increases the risk of fire, which could damage the vehicle and pose a fire hazard.
Owners of the recalled 2026 International MV vehicles are affected. Drivers and passengers are at risk if the short circuit causes a fire.
The recall applies to certain 2026 International MV vehicles. Owners received a notification letter mailed October 10, 2025, with the recall number 25513.
Dealers will install three wind laces on the battery hold down and add a J-bolt between each battery to ensure 3 mm of terminal clearance, free of charge.
Dealers will install three wind laces on the battery hold down and add a J-bolt between each battery to ensure 3 mm of terminal clearance, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 10, 2025. Owners may contact International customer service at 1-800-448-7825. International's number for this recall is 25513.
The battery interconnect cable may contact the auxiliary stud and hold down bracket, causing a short circuit that increases fire risk.
The recall applies to certain 2026 International MV vehicles. Owners received a notification letter mailed October 10, 2025, with the recall number 25513.
Dealers will install three wind laces on the battery hold down and add a J-bolt between each battery to ensure 3 mm of terminal clearance, free of charge.
We’ve drafted a message you can send International to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 25V534000 — International International Hello, I own a International that is covered by recall 25V534000 from International. The official recall notice states: Dealers will install three wind laces on the battery hold down and add a J-bolt between each battery to ensure 3 mm of terminal clearance, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 10, 2025. Owners may contact International customer service at 1-800-448-7825. International's number for this recall is 25513. 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.
