NHTSA Campaign 26V111000

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Issued by International Motors, LLC · Reported Feb 26, 2026 · 4,393 vehicles affected

What's wrong

International Motors, LLC (International) is recalling certain 2023-2027 IC Bus CESB school buses. The brake lines may have been installed with incorrect hardware, which can result in brake line damage and cause a leak.

Consequence

A brake fluid leak can extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the brake lines and brake line retainers as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 27, 2026. Owners may contact International's customer service at 1-800-448-7825. International's number for this recall is 26502. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning April 20, 2026.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
IC BUS CESB 2023 4,393
IC BUS CESB 2024 4,393
IC BUS CESB 2025 4,393
IC BUS CESB 2026 4,393
IC BUS CESB 2027 4,393

Source: NHTSA Campaign 26V111000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.