Recall 26V168000: 2023–2027 IC Bus Cesb
- Report received
- Mar 19, 2026
- Manufacturer
- International Motors, LLC
- Potentially affected
- 2,874vehicles
- Model years
- 2023–2027
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
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."
Possible consequence
The body panels may separate during a crash, reducing structural integrity and increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
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.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 2023 IC Bus Cesb2 complaints
- 2024 IC Bus Cesb0 complaints
- 2025 IC Bus Cesb1 complaints
- 2026 IC Bus Cesb0 complaints
- 2027 IC Bus Cesb0 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.