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Safety recall · 25V502000

Service brakes: fluid IC Bus, International recall

Park outside

International Motors reported this recall to NHTSA on August 6, 2025. It covers about 4,764 vehicles across 27 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Campaign
25V502000
Reported
Aug 6, 2025
Vehicles
4,764
Area
Brakes

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.

What to do

  1. Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized IC Bus, International dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 25V502000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

Questions

Is the 25V502000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. International Motors's dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 25V502000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 25V502000 announced?

International Motors reported it to NHTSA on August 6, 2025. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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