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17 open safety recalls recorded with NHTSA. A recall repair is free at a franchised dealer, whatever the age of the vehicle.

  1. STRUCTURE:BODY

    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."

    Risk
    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 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.

    NHTSA campaign 26V168000 · International Motors, LLC · Reported 19/03/2026

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

    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.

    Risk
    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.

    NHTSA campaign 26V111000 · International Motors, LLC · Reported 27/02/2026

  3. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

    International Motors, LLC (International) is recalling certain 2023-2027 IC Bus CESB school buses. While carrying the maximum number of occupants, the bus may exceed Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) when the fuel tank and fluid reservoirs are full.

    Risk
    An incorrect GVWR may lead to unintentionally overloading the bus, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    Dealers will inspect and repair suspension as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 27, 2026. Owners may contact International customer service at 1-800-448-7825. International's number for this recall is 25523.

    NHTSA campaign 25V783000 · International Motors, LLC · Reported 13/11/2025

  4. STRUCTURE:BODY

    International Motors, LLC (International) is recalling certain 2016-2026 IC Bus CESB and 2016-2021 RESB school buses. The underfloor reinforcement may not have been installed, compromising the structural integrity of the buses. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages" and 222, "School Bus Passenger Seating and Crash Protection."

    Risk
    Reduced structural integrity may increase the risk of injury in a crash.
    Remedy
    Dealers will inspect and install a reinforcement channel as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 8, 2025. Owners may contact International customer service at 1-800-448-7825. International's number for this recall is 25514.

    NHTSA campaign 25V580000 · International Motors, LLC · Reported 04/09/2025

  5. SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID

    International Motors, LLC (International) is recalling certain 2016-2024 IC Bus CESB school buses. The brake pressure switch assembly may leak brake fluid into the brake pressure switch's electrical components and cause an electrical short-circuit.

    NHTSA advises parking this vehicle outside and away from buildings until the repair is done.

    Risk
    An electrical short in the brake pressure switch can overheat the circuit and increase the risk of a fire while driving or parked.
    Remedy
    Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will install a silicone black jumper harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 15, 2025. Owners may contact International customer service at 1-800-448-7825. International's number for this recall is 25510. Vehicles previously repaired under 23V398 will need to have the new remedy completed.

    NHTSA campaign 25V503000 · International Motors, LLC · Reported 06/08/2025

  6. SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID

    Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2016 and 2018-2024 IC Bus CE school buses. The brake pressure switch assembly may leak brake fluid into the brake pressure switch's electrical components and cause an electrical short-circuit.

    NHTSA advises parking this vehicle outside and away from buildings until the repair is done.

    Risk
    An electrical short in the brake pressure switch can overheat the circuit and increase the risk of a fire while driving or parked.
    Remedy
    Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the brake pressure switch assembly and if necessary, the wire harness or fuse, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 29, 2023. Owners may contact Navistar's customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 23518.

    NHTSA campaign 23V398000 · Navistar, Inc. · Reported 02/06/2023

  7. SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT

    Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2021-2024 IC Bus RE, 2022-2024 IC Bus CE, and IC Bus EV school buses. The anti-lock brake system (ABS) indicator light does not remain illuminated when a malfunction exists, and when the vehicle's ignition switch is on, and the vehicle is in motion. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brake Systems."

    Risk
    An ABS indicator light that fails to remain illuminated will not alert the driver of an ABS malfunction, which could increase the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    Dealers will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 24, 2023. Owners may contact Navistar's customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 23516.

    NHTSA campaign 23V371000 · Navistar, Inc. · Reported 25/05/2023

  8. STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS

    Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2022-2024 IC Bus CE, 2022-2023 IC CE SBus, IC RE, and 2023 EV school buses. The roof panel may have been manufactured with insufficient joint strength. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 221, "School Bus Body Joint Strength."

    Risk
    A school bus roof panel with insufficient joint strength may separate during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
    Remedy
    Dealers will add additional fasteners to secure the joints, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 3, 2023. Owners may contact Navistar's customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 23501.

    NHTSA campaign 23V065000 · Navistar, Inc. · Reported 10/02/2023

  9. SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE:TORQUE ARM

    Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2023 IC RE, IC EV, and 2023-2024 IC CE school buses. The fasteners that connect the transverse torque arm to the rear axle housing may have been tightened incorrectly, which can allow the rear axle to shift side to side.

    Risk
    A rear axle that moves side to side can cause a loss of handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, a loose rear axle may cause vehicle instability during an evacuation in an emergency, increasing the risk of injury.
    Remedy
    Dealers will replace and tighten the fasteners, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 6, 2023. Owners may contact Navistar's customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 22527.

    NHTSA campaign 22V909000 · Navistar, Inc. · Reported 08/12/2022

  10. SUSPENSION:CRITICAL FASTENERS

    Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2021-2022 International CV, 2022-2023 International HV, 2023 IC 1300 FBC, CE, RE, TC, International MV, HX, LT, RH, and LoneStar vehicles. The hex flange lock nuts, used in the suspension and steering joints, were improperly heat treated and may lose tension over time.

    Risk
    A loss of tension in the steering and suspension joints may lead to steering instability and increase the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    Dealers will replace the hex flange lock nuts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed January 20, 2023. Owners may contact Navistar's customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 22524.

    NHTSA campaign 22V869000 · Navistar, Inc. · Reported 23/11/2022

  11. SUSPENSION:CRITICAL FASTENERS

    Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2023 IC CE, EV, and RE vehicles. The hex flange lock nuts, used in the suspension and steering joints, were improperly heat treated and may lose tension over time.

    Risk
    A loss of tension in the steering and suspension joints may lead to steering instability and increase the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    Dealers will replace the hex flange lock nuts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed January 20, 2023. Owners may contact Navistar's customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 22525.

    NHTSA campaign 22V870000 · Navistar, Inc. · Reported 23/11/2022

  12. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

    Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2023 IC CE vehicles. The fuel vapor line without the heat shield tubing may have been installed, exposing the line to heat from the exhaust system.

    Risk
    Heat exposure may cause the line to leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
    Remedy
    Dealers will replace the fuel vapor line with heat shield tubing, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed January 20, 2023. Owners may contact Navistar's customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 22526.

    NHTSA campaign 22V872000 · Navistar, Inc. · Reported 23/11/2022

  13. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)

    Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2023 IC CE School Buses. The engine control module (ECM) may experience an internal electrical short-circuit, causing the engine to stall.

    Risk
    An unexpected engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    Cummins will replace the ECM. Owner notification letters were mailed September 26, 2022. Owners may contact Navistar's customer service at 1-800-448-7825.

    NHTSA campaign 22V610000 · Navistar, Inc. · Reported 10/08/2022

  14. STEERING

    Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2022-2023 IC CE School Buses. The steering gears may have been assembled incorrectly, which can cause the gear to fracture.

    Risk
    A fractured steering gear can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    Dealers will inspect the steering gear serial numbers, and replace the steering gears as necessary, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed August 15, 2022. Remedy parts are expected to become available in mid-October 2022. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 22514.

    NHTSA campaign 22V429000 · Navistar, Inc. · Reported 16/06/2022

  15. STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

    Navistar, Inc. is recalling certain 2022-2023 IC CE, IC RE, and 2023 IC EV school buses. The steering wheel retaining nut may have been tightened incorrectly, which can allow the steering wheel to loosen and detach from the steering column shaft.

    NHTSA advises not driving this vehicle until the recall repair is done.

    Risk
    A loose or detached steering wheel increases the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Dealers will remove the steering wheel nut, apply thread locker, and reinstall the nut, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 25, 2022. Owners may contact Navistar, Inc. customer service at (331) 332-1590. Navistar's number for this recall is 22511.

    NHTSA campaign 22V367000 · Navistar, Inc. · Reported 23/05/2022

  16. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

    Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2022-2023 IC RE School Buses, and 2023 IC CE school buses built without a forward radar unit. The warning label notifying the driver that the collision mitigation system is inoperative may be missing.

    Risk
    Failure to warn the driver that the collision mitigation system is inoperative increases the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    Navistar will provide a warning label and installation instructions, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 14, 2022. Owners may contact Navistar customer service 1-800-4487825. Navistar's number for this recall is 22509.

    NHTSA campaign 22V283000 · Navistar, Inc. · Reported 27/04/2022

  17. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)

    Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2020-2023 IC CE school buses. The engine control module (ECM) may set a fault code that results in an unexpected engine shut down.

    Risk
    Unexpected engine shut down can increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, a disabled school bus may require an evacuation procedure in an uncontrolled traffic situation, increasing the risk of injury to passengers.
    Remedy
    Dealers will reprogram the ECM, free of charge. Owner notification letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed January 18, 2022. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 21507.

    NHTSA campaign 21V837000 · Navistar, Inc. · Reported 25/10/2021

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Recall information comes from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, last updated 2026-03-19. DriveDocket is not affiliated with NHTSA, IC Bus, or any vehicle manufacturer. Confirm any recall with a franchised dealer before relying on it.

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