Briefly: ECU issue leads International to recall more than 600 trucks
International has issued a recall covering more than 600 trucks due to a potential issue tied to an electronic control unit (ECU). While the notice is relatively small compared with some recent high-profile actions, it’s another reminder that software and electronic components are increasingly at the center of modern vehicle recalls.
The raw information provided does not list specific International models or a detailed symptom description for the ECU concern. For drivers and fleets, the practical takeaway is that ECU-related defects can affect how a truck operates and how certain systems respond—making prompt identification and repair important in day-to-day operations.
This International recall arrives amid a busy recall environment across the industry. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) began investigating an engine failure issue that ultimately led General Motors to announce a recall of almost 600,000 trucks and SUVs in April 2025, tied to potential failures involving the engine’s crankshaft, bearings, and connecting rods.
International also has other recall activity underway. The provided information notes that thousands of International trucks are being recalled after a transmission issue related to the parking brake was discovered. In addition, there is a separate, smaller action connected to the broader Bendix ECU recall.
Other manufacturers are dealing with software-driven problems as well. Stellantis has recalled 72,509 Ram trucks from model years 2025-2026 after a software error that may cause the instrument panel cluster display to go blank at startup. The affected models include Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500, and the issue is identified as Instrument Panel Failure (recall reference 25V826).
In the bigger picture, the pace of recall announcements remains steady even as totals fluctuate. The information provided notes that there were fewer than 30 million recalls in 2024, marking the third time this has happened in the last 10 years, while more than 1,000 recalls were issued for the fourth consecutive year.
Additional recall activity mentioned includes Ford’s recall of nearly 109,000 Escape vehicles related to liftgate hinge cover issues, along with other Ford and Lincoln models, and recall notices reported to Transport Canada involving Ford, Lincoln, Ram, and Genesis between Dec. 1 and 8.
- International: Recall of more than 600 trucks tied to a potential ECU issue.
- International (separate action): Thousands recalled over a transmission/parking brake-related issue; another smaller recall relates to the broader Bendix ECU recall.
- Stellantis: 72,509 Ram trucks (2025-2026) recalled for an instrument cluster display that may go blank at startup (25V826).
- GM: Nearly 600,000 trucks and SUVs recalled in April 2025 after an NHTSA investigation into engine component failures.
For working drivers, recall notices matter because they can affect uptime, roadside risk, and whether key information—like dash displays and warning indicators—remains reliable. The current mix of recalls also highlights how often electronic and software systems now sit at the center of safety and reliability fixes across the industry.