2023-2027 IC Bus Cesb, 2025-2027 IC Bus Evsb recall: Body Panel Joint Incorrectly Attached/FMVSS 221
Report received by NHTSA: March 19, 2026.
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- What's recalled
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.
- Who's affected
2,874 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2023-2027 IC Bus Cesb, 2025-2027 IC Bus Evsb.
- 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
150 earlier NHTSA recalls by International Motors, LLC since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- Feb. 26, 2026 2023-2027 IC Bus Cesb recall: Brake Lines May Become Damaged and Leak
- 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)
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
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.
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
- IC Bus Evsb 2025-2027
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26V168000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | International Motors, LLC |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | STRUCTURE |
| Report received by NHTSA | March 19, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 2,874 vehicles |
| Manufacturer's recall number | 26504 |
| “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