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International Motors battery interconnect cable may contact the auxiliary stud and hold down bracket, causing a short circuit.

NHTSA campaign 26V-459 · Reported July 16, 2026 · 15,628 vehicles affected

AFFECTED MODELS
International Motors
VEHICLES AFFECTED
15,628
REMEDY
Dealers will install plastic saddles onto the positive interconnect cable, install wind laces and a J-bolt between each battery, free of charge.
COST
Free

The short version

International Motors, LLC reported a problem with the 12v/24v/48v battery cables. Here is what owners need to know.

WHAT

The battery interconnect cable may contact the auxiliary stud and hold down bracket, causing a short circuit.

WHY IT MATTERS

A short circuit increases the risk of a fire.

WHAT TO DO

Take it to a dealer — they will install plastic saddles onto the positive interconnect cable, install wind laces and a J-bolt between each battery, free of charge.

Affected vehicles

These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 26V-459.

YEAR RANGEMODEL
—See NHTSA record 26V-459

What changed

Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.

  1. Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST

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What this record means

Data from the NHTSA recall database. A clean VIN check means no open federal recalls for that vehicle — not that it never had one.

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