Recall of 2023-2027 IC Bus CESB School Buses for Brake Line Issues
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International Motors, LLC is recalling certain IC Bus CESB school buses from model years 2023 to 2027 due to brake lines installed with incorrect hardware, which may cause leaks and increase crash risk.
What this NHTSA vehicle recall tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by NHTSA on April 9, 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 is recalling certain 2023-2027 IC Bus CESB school buses because the brake lines may have been installed with incorrect hardware, resulting in potential brake line damage and leaks.
Which Products Are Affected
The affected products are IC Bus CESB school buses for model years 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026, and 2027. Approximately 4,393 units are potentially affected. No specific model numbers, UPCs, or regional information were provided in the source data.
What You Should Do
Owners should expect notification letters to be mailed on April 27, 2026. Dealers will inspect and replace the brake lines and brake line retainers as necessary, free of charge. Contact International's customer service at 1-800-448-7825 for more information. The recall number is 26502, and affected Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) can be searched on NHTSA.gov starting April 20, 2026.
Why This Matters
A brake fluid leak can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Source
NHTSA Recall Campaign Number: 26V111000. Information is available on the NHTSA website.
Original source: NHTSA Official Notice ↗
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