IC BUS Cesb, Evsb (2023-2027): Structure
Recall 26V168000 · Mar 19, 2026 · International Motors, LLC
2,874
vehicles affected
2,874
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 26V168000
- Date
- Mar 19, 2026
- Maker
- International Motors, LLC
- Units affected
- 2,874
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Structure > Critical fasteners; Structure > Body
- Model years
- 2023-2027
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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."
What can happen
The body panels may separate during a crash, reducing structural integrity and increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 8 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 26V168000?
2 models: IC Bus Cesb (2023-2027), IC Bus Evsb (2025-2027), about 2,874 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 26V168000?
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.
What can happen?
The body panels may separate during a crash, reducing structural integrity and increasing the risk of injury.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.