2023-2027 IC Bus Cesb recall: Brake Lines May Become Damaged and Leak
Report received by NHTSA: Feb. 26, 2026.
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- What's recalled
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.
- The risk
A brake fluid leak can extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Who's affected
4,393 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2023-2027 IC Bus Cesb.
- Compared with
International Motors, LLC has 12 NHTSA recalls in 2026 so far, compared with 26 in all of 2025.
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- Before this
149 earlier NHTSA recalls by International Motors, LLC since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- Feb. 12, 2026 2026-2027 International MV recall: Brakes May Fail to Activate with Adaptive Cruise Control
- Dec. 18, 2025 2026 IC Bus Cecb recall: Wheelchair Restraint Retractor May Not Lock (agency record)
- Dec. 18, 2025 2026-2027 IC Bus Cesb recall: Wheelchair Restraint Retractor May Not Lock (agency record)
- Nov. 25, 2025 2016-2023 International Lonestar, 2018-2023 International LT, 2021-2026 International MV and 5 more models recall: ECU Malfunction May Impair Safety Systems (agency record)
- Nov. 20, 2025 2023-2026 International LT, 2023-2026 International RH recall: Auto Neutral May Fail and Cause Unexpected Vehicle Movement (agency record)
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
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.
NHTSA's record, word for word
- Check it yourself
NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether a specific vehicle has an open recall.
Models in this recall
- IC Bus Cesb 2023-2027
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26V111000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | International Motors, LLC |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC |
| Report received by NHTSA | Feb. 26, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 4,393 vehicles |
| Manufacturer's recall number | 26502 |
| “Do not drive” warning | No |
| Fire risk when parked (“park outside”) | No |
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall records (public domain). NHTSA's record