CarRecallWatch- Component
- STRUCTURE:BODY; STRUCTURE:CRITICAL FASTENERS
- Problem
- 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."
- Risk
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain IC Bus CESB and EVSB school buses may have body panel joints attached without sufficient epoxy coverage. As a result, the vehicles may not meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 221, which governs school bus body joint strength.
If the body panels separate during a crash, the vehicle's structural integrity is reduced, which increases the risk of injury to occupants. Owners should take this seriously given the number of children who ride these buses.
The repair is free. Dealers will inspect the interior vertical joint and repair it as necessary. Owners received notification letters mailed May 4, 2026, and can contact International customer service at 1-800-448-7825 (recall number 26504). You can also check whether your vehicle's VIN is involved by searching NHTSA.gov beginning May 11, 2026, and schedule the repair with an authorized dealer.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| IC Bus Cesb | 20232024202520262027 |
|---|---|
| IC Bus Evsb | 202520262027 |