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HighNHTSA·26V168000·Announced 2027-07-03

[pending] 2026 IC BUS EVSB

Pending LLM rewrite. Source: NHTSA 26V168000.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: Pending LLM scoring against the rubric.

Plain-English summary

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

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.

The recalled product

Product
2026 IC BUS EVSB
Brand
IC BUS
Manufacturer
International Motors, LLC
Category
Vehicle — STRUCTURE:BODY
Affected units
2,874

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • EVSB
  • CESB

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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