IC Bus Evsb and Cesb recall 26V168000 - Body

NHTSA · March 19, 2026

• NHTSA recall campaign 26V168000 (Ic Bus), reported March 19, 2026.
• Potentially affected vehicles: 2,874.
• Component: Body.
• Details as of October 23, 2026; the linked official notice is authoritative for lot codes, VINs, and remedies.

Agency

NHTSA

Posted

March 19, 2026

Recalling firm

International Motors, LLC

Source ID

26V168000

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How this recall compares

• NHTSA's recalls file lists 290 recall campaigns from International Motors, LLC since 2010, 12 of them reported in 2026 so far.
• At 2,874 vehicles, it is larger than 64% of the 738 NHTSA campaigns from 2026 so far with a count of potentially affected vehicles.

Defect

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."

Consequence

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

Corrective action

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.

Affected vehicles

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