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💥 Crash risk🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 26V168📅 Mar 19, 2026

2023–2027 IC Bus Cesb & 2025–2027 IC Bus Evsb recall: body & structure

⚠️ What's wrong

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."

💥 The risk

The body panels may separate during a crash, reducing structural integrity and increasing the risk of injury.

🔧 The fix

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.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
26V168000
Manufacturer recall #
26504
Manufacturer
International Motors, LLC
Vehicles affected
2,874
Component
STRUCTURE:BODY; STRUCTURE:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Owner phone
1-800-448-7825
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
May 4, 2026
Recall started by
MFR

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 26V168 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 26V168?

2023–2027 IC Bus Cesb & 2025–2027 IC Bus Evsb. 2,874 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized IC Bus dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-448-7825.