01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS
2027 Ic Bus Evsb recall campaigns
NHTSA 26V460000
- Component
- STRUCTURE
- Report received
- July 16, 2026
- Potential units
- 22,730campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: 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.
Remedy
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.
Owner notification: September 8, 2026 · Filing manufacturer: International Motors, LLC
NHTSA 26V348000
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Report received
- May 28, 2026
- Potential units
- 125campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: 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.
Why it matters: 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.
Owner notification: June 22, 2026 · Filing manufacturer: International Motors, LLC
NHTSA 26V226000
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Report received
- April 9, 2026
- Potential units
- 1,896campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: International Motors, LLC (International) is recalling certain 2022-2027 IC Bus EVSB school buses. The high voltage disconnect switch may fail to shut off power to the battery.
Why it matters: Switch failure may lead to unintentionally working on an energized high voltage battery, increasing the risk of injury or death by electrical shock.
Remedy
Dealers will repair the high voltage disconnect connector bypass circuit, 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 26505. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning June 1, 2026.
Owner notification: May 4, 2026 · Filing manufacturer: International Motors, LLC
NHTSA 26V168000
- Component
- STRUCTURE
- Report received
- March 19, 2026
- Potential units
- 2,874campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: 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.".
Why it matters: 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.
Owner notification: May 4, 2026 · Filing manufacturer: International Motors, LLC
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