2026-2027 IC Bus Evsb recall: Drive Motor May Detach
Report received by NHTSA: May 28, 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 2026-2027 IC Bus EVSB school buses. The mounting bracket bolts may have been improperly tightened, allowing the drive motor to detach.
- The risk
A detach drive motor can become a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
- Who's affected
125 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2026-2027 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
153 earlier NHTSA recalls by International Motors, LLC since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- May 11, 2026 2026-2027 International HV recall: Delayed Service Brake Release/FMVSS 121 (agency record)
- April 9, 2026 International Motors, LLC recall: High Voltage Disconnect Switch May Fail (agency record)
- March 19, 2026 International Motors, LLC recall: Body Panel Joint Incorrectly Attached/FMVSS 221 (agency record)
- Feb. 26, 2026 International Motors, LLC recall: Brake Lines May Become Damaged and Leak (agency record)
- Feb. 12, 2026 International Motors, LLC recall: Brakes May Fail to Activate with Adaptive Cruise Control (agency record)
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
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.
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 2026-2027
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26V348000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | International Motors, LLC |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Report received by NHTSA | May 28, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 125 vehicles |
| Manufacturer's recall number | 26507 |
| “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