- The problem
- International Motors, LLC (International) is recalling certain 2018 International 4000 Series 4300, 2017-2025 MV, 2018-2024 1300 FBC, 2018-2025 IC Bus TC, and 2024-2025 IC Bus CECB vehicles. The brake pressure switch assembly may leak brake fluid into the brake pressure switch's electrical components and cause an electrical short-circuit.
- The risk
- An electrical short in the brake pressure switch can overheat the circuit and increase the risk of a fire while driving or parked.
- The fix
- Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will install a silicone black jumper harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 15, 2025. Owners may contact International customer service at 1-800-448-7825. International's number for this recall is 25509. Vehicles previously repaired under 23V397 will need to have the new remedy completed.
Vehicle safety record
2017 International MV Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2017 International MV have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in August 2025 for the fluid.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical MV year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2017 International MV recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
What owners say
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No complaints about the 2017 International MV yet
International MV: every year compared
All MV years2017 International MV vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 International MV | 0 | 1 | A | |
| 2017 International Durastar | 1 | 6 | C | Compare |
| 2017 International Lonestar | 1 | 6 | C | Compare |
| 2017 International 4000 Series 4300 | 1 | 1 | - | Compare |
| 2017 International LF687 | 1 | 0 | - | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2017 International MV
Does the 2017 International MV have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2017 International MV: fluid (August 2025). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2017 International MV had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2017 International MV a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 99 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical International MV year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which International MV years have the most complaints?
2025 (2), 2019 (1), 2020 (1). See every International MV year compared.
What should I do if my 2017 International MV has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data