2025–2027 IC Bus Cesb, IC Bus Evsb: Structure recall
NHTSA campaign 26V460000 · 23K units potentially affected · filed Jul 16, 2026
What's wrong
International Motors, LLC (International) is recalling certain 2025-2027 IC Bus EVSB and CESB school buses. The driver's window panel and entrance door vertical joints may have been attached without sufficient epoxy coverage. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 221, "School Bus Body Joint Strength."
Why it matters
The body panels may separate during a crash, reducing structural integrity and increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
Dealers will install rivets along the driver's side window seam and entrance door seam, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 8, 2026. Owners may contact International's customer service at 1-800-448-7825. International's number for this recall is 26511.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 26V460000
- Manufacturer no.
- 26511
- Manufacturer
- International Motors, Llc
- Component
- STRUCTURE:BODY
- Units affected
- 22,730
- Report received
- Jul 16, 2026
- Owner letters
- Sep 8, 2026
- Type
- Vehicle
Check whether your vehicle is included with the official NHTSA VIN lookup or your dealer. Repairs for safety recalls are free.
Vehicles covered
- IC Bus Cesb 2025, 2026, 2027
- IC Bus Evsb 2025, 2026, 2027