Trucks recalled because a clogged valve can keep the brakes engaged
International Motors is recalling 1,303 model year 2023-2026 LT and 2024-2025 RH trucks because a clogged Hill Start Assist exhaust port may delay or prevent release of the service brakes.
What this means for you
Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: Scored 4 under the structural vehicle defect criterion: the defect is a physical fault in the service brake system that can leave brakes engaged while driving.
Plain-English summary
International Motors is recalling certain 2023-2026 LT and 2024-2025 RH trucks under NHTSA campaign 25V781000.
The Hill Start Assist (HSA) exhaust port may become clogged, delaying or preventing the release of the service brakes. International states that brakes that are still engaged while driving increase the risk of a crash.
The potential number of units affected is 1,303. The component is listed as service brakes, air.
Dealers will relocate the HSA valve exhaust free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on 15 December 2025. Owners may contact International customer service at 1-800-448-7825, quoting recall number 25522.
The recalled product
- Product
- 2023 INTERNATIONAL LT
- Brand
- INTERNATIONAL
- Manufacturer
- International Motors, LLC
- Category
- Vehicle — Heavy truck
- Hazard
- brake-release-failure
- clogged-valve
- crash-risk
- Affected units
- 1,303
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (2)
- LT
- RH
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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