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Vehicles/Commercial Vehicles

2017-2025 International and IC Bus Vehicles Recalled for Brake Switch Fire Risk

Agency Publication Date: August 6, 2025
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Summary

International Motors, LLC is recalling approximately 4,764 vehicles due to a defect where the brake pressure switch may leak fluid into its electrical components. This can cause an electrical short-circuit and lead to the circuit overheating. The recall includes 2018 International 4000 Series 4300, 2017-2025 International MV, 2018-2024 International 1300 FBC, 2018-2025 IC Bus TC, and 2024-2025 IC Bus CECB models. Dealers will install a new silicone jumper harness to resolve the issue at no cost to owners.

Risk

An electrical short in the brake switch can cause the circuit to overheat, significantly increasing the risk of a fire whether the vehicle is being driven or is parked. Owners are advised to park their vehicles outdoors and away from buildings or structures until the necessary repair is performed.

What You Should Do

  1. Park this vehicle outdoors, away from structures — do NOT park in a garage due to fire risk.
  2. The recalled vehicles include 2018 International 4300, 2017-2025 MV, 2018-2024 1300 FBC, 2018-2025 IC Bus TC, and 2024-2025 IC Bus CECB models.
  3. Identify if your vehicle is part of this recall by contacting an International or IC Bus dealer. Note that vehicles previously repaired under recall 23V397 still require this new repair.
  4. Contact International customer service at 1-800-448-7825 and mention recall number 25509 to schedule a free installation of a silicone black jumper harness.
  5. Call the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov for more information regarding this recall.

Your Remedy Options

You have 2 options:

🔧Option 1: Free Repair

Installation of a silicone black jumper harness by a dealer.

How to: Dealers will install a silicone black jumper harness, free of charge. Owners may contact International customer service at 1-800-448-7825 (Recall number 25509).
📋Option 2: Other Action

Interim safety precaution to park outdoors.

How to: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete.

Affected Products

Product: 2018 International 4000 Series 4300

Vehicles previously repaired under 23V397 will need to have the new remedy completed.

Product: 2017-2025 International MV

Vehicles previously repaired under 23V397 will need to have the new remedy completed.

Product: 2018-2024 International 1300 FBC

Vehicles previously repaired under 23V397 will need to have the new remedy completed.

Product: 2018-2025 IC Bus TC

Vehicles previously repaired under 23V397 will need to have the new remedy completed.

Product: 2024-2025 IC Bus CECB

Vehicles previously repaired under 23V397 will need to have the new remedy completed.

Additional Information

Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Recall ID: 25V502000
Status: Active
Manufacturer: International Motors, LLC
Sold By: International dealers; IC Bus dealers
Units Affected: 4,764 vehicles(100% estimated defective)
Park Vehicle: No
Park Outside: Yes — do not park in a garage due to fire risk
OTA Update: No
Product Type: Vehicle (V)
Recall Classification: Safety Defect
Owner Notification Date: December 15, 2025
Distributed To: Nationwide
Manufacturer Recall #: 25509
Agency Last Updated: December 16, 2025

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: NHTSA Notice · Raw API Response