- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:CRITICAL FASTENERS
- Problem
- International Motors, LLC (International) is recalling certain 2026-2027 IC Bus EVSB school buses. The mounting bracket bolts may have been improperly tightened, allowing the drive motor to detach.
- Risk
- A detach drive motor can become a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will tighten or replace the drive mounting bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 22, 2026. Owners may contact International's customer service at 1-800-448-7825. International's number for this recall is 26507. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning July 20, 2026.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2026-2027 IC Bus EVSB school buses may have had the bolts on the drive motor mounting bracket improperly tightened. If the bolts are loose, the drive motor can detach from the vehicle.
A detached drive motor can become a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Authorized dealers will tighten or replace the drive mounting bolts as needed, at no cost to you. Owner notification letters were mailed June 22, 2026. You can contact International's customer service at 1-800-448-7825 with questions, and check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls on NHTSA.gov, where affected VINs will be searchable starting July 20, 2026.
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| IC Bus Evsb | 20262027 |
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