Ic Bus recall: Service brakes, hydraulic
What is wrong
International Motors, LLC (International) is recalling certain 2023-2027 IC Bus CESB school buses. The brake lines may have been installed with incorrect hardware, which can result in brake line damage and cause a leak.
What could happen
A brake fluid leak can extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will inspect and replace the brake lines and brake line retainers as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 27, 2026. Owners may contact International's customer service at 1-800-448-7825. International's number for this recall is 26502. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning April 20, 2026.
Vehicles covered
- Ic Bus Cesb 2023–2027
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 26V111000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- International Motors, LLC
- Reported to NHTSA
- Feb 26, 2026
- Owners notified
- Apr 27, 2026
- Vehicles or items affected
- 4,393
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Oct 9, 2025 to Feb 2, 2026
- Part
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- Maker's own recall number
- 26502
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Ic Bus recall: Structure Jul 16, 2026
- Ic Bus recall: Equipment adaptive/mobility Jun 4, 2026
- Ic Bus recall: Structure Mar 19, 2026
- Ic Bus recall: Equipment adaptive/mobility Dec 18, 2025
- Ic Bus recall: Equipment Nov 13, 2025
- Ic Bus recall: Power train Oct 15, 2025
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.