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Body panel joints incorrectly attached FMVSS 221

Official notice

17 Jul 2026

Last checked

14 Oct 2026

MediumNHTSA

An official NHTSA notice concerns Body panel joints incorrectly attached FMVSS 221. The official notice reports a defect involving the engine. This could increase the risk of a crash or injury. Published 2026-07-21.

What to do now

The official notice includes instructions for owners. Follow the official NHTSA notice for next steps.

Units affected

50

Recall number

26512

Official notice

2026-07-21

The hazard

The official notice reports a defect involving the engine. This could increase the risk of a crash or injury.

How to check if you're affected

Compare the VIN on your vehicle against the official list. If your VIN is listed, follow the official notice.

Years

2025-2027

Recall Numbers

26512

Campaign Numbers

26V461

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Affected products

Product 1

International Motors, LLC — Body Panel Joints Incorrectly Attached/FMVSS 221

Units affected

50

Risk / hazard

The official notice reports a defect involving the engine. This could increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Where it was sold

The source does not list specific retailers. See the official notice for where affected products were sold.

Location 1

US · United States

Affected area 1

US · United States

Company & contacts

Manufacturer

Not provided

Phone

Not provided

Contact: International motors, llc.

Source & status

Source

Tier

official

Category

VEHICLES

Classification

Type C

App estimate

medium

Recall details

Recall number

26512

Campaign number

26V461

Units affected

50

Classification

Type C

Source tier

official

Documents, notices & source

See the official notice and source documents for full details.

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