NHTSA recall 26V460000 · Jul 16, 2026
International Motors, LLC: Body Panel Joints Incorrectly Attached/FMVSS 221
Product
2025-2027 IC Bus EVSB and CESB school buses
Hazard
The body panels may separate during a crash, reducing structural integrity and increasing the risk of injury.
What to do
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.
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Check my VIN on NHTSA.govRecall details
- Summary
- 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."
- Component
- STRUCTURE
- Recall type
- Vehicle
- Potentially affected
- 22,730
- Manufacturer campaign number
- 26511
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) notice.
Copied from the agency record without changes. Data as of Oct 14, 2026, 12:58 AM EDT. The agency notice is the final word.
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