2022-2027 IC Bus Evsb recall: High Voltage Disconnect Switch May Fail
Report received by NHTSA: April 9, 2026.
Built by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's official records. No AI wrote this page. Updated Nov. 4, 2026.
- What's recalled
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.
- The risk
Switch failure may lead to unintentionally working on an energized high voltage battery, increasing the risk of injury or death by electrical shock.
- Who's affected
1,896 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2022-2027 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
151 earlier NHTSA recalls by International Motors, LLC since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- March 19, 2026 2023-2027 IC Bus Cesb, 2025-2027 IC Bus Evsb recall: Body Panel Joint Incorrectly Attached/FMVSS 221
- 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)
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
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.
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 Evsb 2022-2027
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26V226000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | International Motors, LLC |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Report received by NHTSA | April 9, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 1,896 vehicles |
| Manufacturer's recall number | 26505 |
| “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