2026 International Lt problems, complaints & recalls
Safety recalls (4)
Service Brakes, Air:supply:quick Release Valve 2025-11-20 · campaign 25V806000 · 11,418 vehicles
Defect: International Motors, LLC (International) is recalling certain 2023-2026 LT and RH vehicles. The auto neutral function may not recognize that the parking brake has been applied, failing to shift the transmission into neutral.
Risk: The transmission remaining in gear may allow the vehicle to move unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the quick release valve on the rear axle, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 9, 2026. Owners will receive another notice once remedy becomes available. Owners may contact International's customer service at 1-800-448-7825. International's number for this recall is 25524. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning January 12, 2026.
Service Brakes, Air 2025-11-13 · campaign 25V781000 · 1,303 vehicles
Defect: International Motors, LLC (International) is recalling certain 2023-2026 LT and 2024-2025 RH trucks. The Hill Start Assist (HSA) exhaust port may become clogged, delaying or preventing the release of the service brakes.
Risk: Brakes that are still engaged while driving increase the risk of crash.
Fix: Dealers will relocate the HSA valve exhaust, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 15, 2025. Owners may contact International customer service at 1-800-448-7825. International's number for this recall is 25522.
Service Brakes, Air 2025-08-05 · campaign 25V501000 · 1,129 vehicles
Defect: International Motors, LLC (International) is recalling certain 2024-2026 LT and 2025 RH trucks. The Hill Start Assist (HSA) exhaust port may become clogged, delaying or preventing the release of the service brakes.
Risk: Brakes that are still engaged while driving increase the risk of crash.
Fix: 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.
Visibility:windshield Wiper/Washer:linkages 2025-04-24 · campaign 25V276000 · 14,786 vehicles
Defect: International Motors, LLC (International) is recalling certain 2025-2026 HV, HX, LT, MV, RH, and 2025 EMV vehicles. The linkage that connects the right-side wiper arm to the motor may separate, causing the wipers to fail.
Risk: Windshield wiper failure can reduce driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the wiper module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 2, 2025. Owners may contact International customer service at 1-800-448-7825. International's number for this recall is 25505.
Service bulletins (56)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Electrical System 2026-09-19 · IK3100005 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this article will provide the calibration revision history for s13 integrated epa 2024 powertrains. note: calibrations will update to the most recently released calibration. the latest calibration content will include all previously released calibration content. note: international utilizes campa
Power Train 2026-08-07 · IK1201501 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the purpose of this document is to properly identify and repair a leak at the rear gear housing boss.
Engine 2026-06-23 · IK1201506 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this document will guide the user through to inspect a26 turbochargers remanufactured by src between 05/01/2023 and 02/01/2025. src turbochargers assembled with new compressor housings may have a defect that prevents the tcot sensor (part# 1845988c1, sensor, exhaust gas temp) from being installed c
Power Train 2026-06-16 · IK4300031 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this document will provide information regarding certain approved s13 and t14 chemicals.
Electrical System 2026-06-09 · IK0800560 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this document will guide the user through the changes of the dielectric grease/coatings used in certain areas on all international vehicles built after 1/8/2018. international's electrical engineering team made this change to improve the longevity of the oem coatings and to improve applications at t
Electrical System 2026-05-22 · 26101 · Service Campaign
certain international® trucks and ic bustm ce series buses may have out of date bcm programing that may cause erroneous fault codes after a vehicle sits for 2 or 3 days.
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