Ic Bus recall: Structure
What is wrong
International Motors, LLC (International) is recalling certain 2023-2027 IC Bus CESB and 2025-2027 IC Bus EVSB school buses. The body panel joint may have been attached without sufficient epoxy coverage. As such these vehicle fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 221, "School Bus Body Joint Strength."
What could happen
The body panels may separate during a crash, reducing structural integrity and increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
Dealers will inspect and repair the interior vertical joint as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 4, 2026. Owners may contact International's customer service at 1-800-448-7825. International's number for this recall is 26504. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 11, 2026.
Vehicles covered
- Ic Bus Cesb 2023–2027
- Ic Bus Evsb 2025–2027
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 26V168000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- International Motors, LLC
- Reported to NHTSA
- Mar 19, 2026
- Owners notified
- May 4, 2026
- Vehicles or items affected
- 2,874
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Structure › Body; Structure › Critical fasteners
- Maker's own recall number
- 26504
- Safety standard
- FMVSS 221
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Ic Bus recall: Structure Jul 16, 2026
- Ic Bus recall: Electrical system May 28, 2026
- Ic Bus recall: Electrical system Apr 9, 2026
- Ic Bus recall: Parking brake Aug 12, 2025
- Ic Bus recall: Seat belts Apr 22, 2025
- Ic Bus recall: Service brakes, air Oct 2, 2024
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.