Service brakes, hydraulic: fluid
- Component
- Service brakes, hydraulic: fluid
- Manufacturer
- International Motors, LLC
- Vehicles affected
- 4,764
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2025-08-06
- Owners notified
- 2025-12-15
Defect description
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.
Safety risk
An electrical short in the brake pressure switch can overheat the circuit and increase the risk of a fire while driving or parked.
Manufacturer remedy
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.