IC Bus EVSB and CESB School Buses Recall
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International Motors, LLC is recalling certain 2025-2027 IC Bus EVSB and CESB school buses due to insufficient epoxy on body joints, failing FMVSS No. 221.
What this NHTSA vehicle recall tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by NHTSA on August 6, 2026 and geographically references United States. Its severity classification of "high" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - Vehicle Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
Most readers skim a notice like this, check whether they are personally affected, and move on. The more useful lens is to verify its scope, source, and timestamp, then compare related notices without assuming that one record proves a broader trend.
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What Happened
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."
Which Products Are Affected
The recall affects 2025-2027 IC Bus EVSB and CESB school buses, with a total of 136,380 units affected. The NHTSA Campaign Number is 26V460000 and International's recall number is 26511.
What You Should Do
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.
Why This Matters
The body panels may separate during a crash, reducing structural integrity and increasing the risk of injury.
Source
NHTSA Campaign Number 26V460000: https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?campaign=26V460000
Original source: NHTSA Official Notice ↗
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