CarRecallWatch- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- A brake fluid leak can extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Some IC Bus CESB school buses from model years 2023 through 2027 may have had their brake lines installed with incorrect hardware. Over time this can damage the brake lines and cause a brake fluid leak.
A brake fluid leak can increase the distance needed to stop the bus, which raises the risk of a crash. Because the problem affects braking, owners should take it seriously.
Dealers will inspect the brake lines and brake line retainers and replace them as needed, free of charge. Owners who received a notification letter mailed April 27, 2026 can contact International customer service at 1-800-448-7825 (recall number 26502). You can also check whether your vehicle identification number (VIN) is involved by searching NHTSA.gov, where VINs for this recall will be searchable beginning April 20, 2026.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
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