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NHTSA campaign 26V460000

Body Panel Joints Incorrectly Attached/FMVSS 221

International Motors, LLC

Potential units
22,730
Report received
Jul 16, 2026
Manufacturer ID
26511

Recall summary

What is being recalled

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."

Safety consequence

Why this recall matters

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

Manufacturer remedy

What owners should expect

Dealers will install rivets along the driver's side window seam and entrance door seam, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 14, 2026. Owners may contact International's customer service at 1-800-448-7825. International's number for this recall is 26511.

Associated products

Affected models and equipment

Vehicle2025 IC Bus Evsb02/08/2024 - 10/21/2024
Vehicle2026 IC Bus Evsb10/08/2025 - 12/23/2025
Vehicle2027 IC Bus Evsb01/06/2026 - 05/14/2026
Vehicle2025 IC Bus Cesb02/05/2024 - 10/30/2024
Vehicle2027 IC Bus Cesb10/08/2025 - 06/08/2026
Vehicle2026 IC Bus Cesb10/01/2024 - 10/29/2025

Official documents

NHTSA campaign files