Recall Roundup: NHTSA issues recalls for International, Mercedes-Benz, and Tesla commercial vehicles

NHTSA recalls affect International, Mercedes-Benz, and Tesla commercial vehicles due to safety concerns associated with transmission, braking, and lighting.
Oct. 29, 2025
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Key takeaways

  • International MV trucks may fail to shift into reverse, posing crash risks; dealers will replace the shift actuator.
  • Some 2025 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vans can lose automatic emergency braking, increasing collision potential.
  • Tesla Cybertruck front parking lights may be too bright, reducing oncoming driver visibility; OTA software fixes issued.
Tesla
Tesla Cybertruck models’ front parking lights might be too bright

Parking lights that are too bright can reduce the visibility of oncoming drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently issued recall notices for commercial vehicles, including brands from International, Tesla, and more.

Owners of the affected vehicles should be contacted via U.S. mail over the next two months, but fleet and independent owners of these vehicles can contact the NHTSA Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 or visit nhtsa.gov for more details. More information on each recall can be found below.

International Motors
International MV models’ transmission may not shift into reverse

The truck may be unable to move as needed on the road, increasing the risk of a crash.

International MV models’ transmission may not shift into reverse

International Motors is recalling certain 2026 MV commercial trucks. The transmission shift actuator may not have been calibrated properly, preventing the transmission from shifting into reverse. The truck may be unable to move as needed on the road, increasing the risk of a crash.

This recall potentially affects 97 vehicles. Dealers will replace the shift actuator input shaft. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 1. Owners may contact International customer service at 800-448-7825. International's number for this recall is 25519.

Mercedes-Benz
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter models’ loss of automatic emergency braking

An automatic emergency braking system that does not function as intended can increase the risk of a crash.

Mercedes-Benz Sprinter models’ loss of automatic emergency braking

Daimler Vans USA is recalling certain 2025 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 vehicles. The front short-range radar sensor printed circuit board may fail and result in a loss of automatic emergency braking and other driver assistance features. An automatic emergency braking system that does not function as intended can increase the risk of a crash.

This recall potentially affects 16 vehicles. Dealers will replace the short-range sensor. Interim notification letters are expected to be mailed to owners on December 12 informing them of the safety risk. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated January 2026. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 877-762-8267. DVUSA's numbers for this recall are 3091003 and 3091004.

Tesla
Tesla Cybertruck models’ front parking lights might be too bright

Parking lights that are too bright can reduce the visibility of oncoming drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

Tesla Cybertruck models’ front parking lights might be too bright

Tesla is recalling certain 2024-2026 Cybertruck vehicles operating software prior to 2025.38.3. The vehicle controller software may cause the front parking lights to be too bright and exceed the maximum light output, adversely affecting the vision of other drivers. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment." Parking lights that are too bright can reduce visibility of oncoming drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

This recall potentially affects 63,619 vehicles. Tesla released an over-the-air (OTA) software update. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 13. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-25-00-008.

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Jenna Hume

Jenna Hume

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Digital Editor Jenna Hume joined FleetOwner in November of 2023 and previously worked as a writer in the gaming industry. She has a bachelor of fine arts degree in creative writing from Truman State University and a master of fine arts degree in writing from Lindenwood University. She is currently based in Missouri. 

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