STRUCTURE:BODY
Defect Description
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 Stand
... ard (FMVSS) No. 221, "School Bus Body Joint Strength."Read moreConsequence
The body panels may separate during a crash, reducing structural integrity and increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and repair the interior vertical joint as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 18, 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.Read more2,874 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: International Motors, LLC
STRUCTURE:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Defect Description
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 Stand
... ard (FMVSS) No. 221, "School Bus Body Joint Strength."Read moreConsequence
The body panels may separate during a crash, reducing structural integrity and increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and repair the interior vertical joint as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 18, 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.Read more2,874 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: International Motors, LLC