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11 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 2025-2027 IC Bus EVSB and CESB school buses. The driver's window panel and entrance door vertical joints may have been attached without sufficient epoxy coverage. As such, these vehicles 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 install rivets along the driver's side window seam and entrance door seam, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 8, 2026. Owners may contact International's customer service at 1-800-448-7825. International's number for this recall is 26511.

    NHTSA campaign 26V460000 · International Motors, LLC · Reported 17/07/2026

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:AIR

    International Motors, LLC (International) is recalling certain 2024-2026 IC Bus CESB school buses. A tire may contact and damage the air dryer discharge line, causing an air leak and the unintentional activation of the parking brake.

    Risk
    Unintended activation of the parking brake while driving increases the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    Dealers will inspect, replace, and reroute the lines as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 17, 2025. Owners may contact International customer service at 1-800-448-7825. International's number for this recall is 25517.

    NHTSA campaign 25V646000 · International Motors, LLC · Reported 25/09/2025

  6. 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

  7. PARKING BRAKE

    International Motors, LLC (International) is recalling certain 2024-2026 IC Bus CESB and 2025 EVSB school buses. The tension spring may corrode and break, disengaging the barking brake.

    Risk
    A parking brake that is not engaged as expected when the driver releases the brakes may allow the vehicle to rollaway, increasing the risk of crash.
    Remedy
    Dealers will replace the parking brake cable and adjust the parking brake, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 6, 2025. Owners may contact International customer service at 1-800-448-7825. International's number for this recall is 25511.

    NHTSA campaign 25V522000 · International Motors, LLC · Reported 12/08/2025

  8. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR LIFT/RAMP

    International Motors, LLC (International) is recalling certain 2025-2026 IC Bus CESB school buses. The parking brake can be released when the wheelchair platform lift is deployed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 403, "Platform Lift Systems."

    Risk
    A bus that moves while the platform lift is in operation increases the risk of injury.
    Remedy
    Dealers will replace the dash electronic control unit (DECU) module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 16, 2025. Owners may contact International customer service at 1-800-448-7825. International's number for this recall is 25506.

    NHTSA campaign 25V323000 · International Motors, LLC · Reported 15/05/2025

  9. SEAT BELTS:CRITICAL FASTENERS

    International Motors, LLC (International) is recalling certain 2025-2026 IC CESB and 2025 EVSB school buses. The driver's seat belt anchor bolt may come loose.

    Risk
    A loose seat belt may not properly restrain the driver in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
    Remedy
    Dealers will install spacers and tighten the seat belt anchor bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 2, 2025. Owners may contact International customer service at 1-800-448-7825. International's number for this recall is 25504.

    NHTSA campaign 25V266000 · International Motors, LLC · Reported 22/04/2025

  10. EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

    International Motors, LLC (International) is recalling certain 2025-2026 IC Bus CESB school buses equipped with halogen headlights. When the high beams are activated, the low beams turn off. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

    Risk
    Headlight low beam failure can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    Dealers will update the body control module (BCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 28, 2025. Owners may contact International customer service at 1-800-448-7825. International's number for this recall is 25502.

    NHTSA campaign 25V176000 · International Motors, LLC · Reported 20/03/2025

  11. SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER

    Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2024-2025 IC Bus EVSB and 2024-2025 CESB school buses. The brake caliper mounting bolts may not have been properly tightened, allowing the brake caliper to detach from the anchor plate.

    Risk
    A detached brake caliper can cause a loss of braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    Navistar will inspect, tighten, and replace any missing bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 4, 2024. Owners may contact Navistar Customer Service at 800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 24513.

    NHTSA campaign 24V750000 · Navistar, Inc. · Reported 02/10/2024

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Recall information comes from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, last updated 2026-07-17. 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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