IC Bus CESB and EVSB School Bus Body Panel Joint
International is recalling 2023–2027 IC Bus CESB and 2025–2027 EVSB school buses over insufficient epoxy on body panel joints that may separate in a crash.
Contact International Motors, LLC immediately to schedule an inspection and repair of the body panel joint attachment. Do not operate the school bus until the repair has been completed.
Recall at a glance
- Vehicles affected
- 2,874
- Repair cost
- Free of charge
- Owner letters mailed
- May 4, 2026
- Manufacturer's recall number
- 26504
- Manufacturer phone
- 1-800-448-7825
Why it was recalled
International Motors is recalling certain 2023–2027 IC Bus CESB and 2025–2027 IC Bus EVSB school buses due to body panel joints that may have been attached without sufficient epoxy coverage. The body panels may separate during a crash, reducing structural integrity and increasing the risk of injury to occupants.
Is mine affected?
This recall covers specific vehicles. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or check with the manufacturer to confirm yours is included.
IC BUS EVSB (2023-2027), STRUCTURE
Where it was sold
Distributed nationwide.
Timeline
- Reported to NHTSA
- Listed on Recall Canary
- Summary updated
Other recent recalls from International Motors, LLC
Editorial summary by Recall Canary · summary updated 2026-04-27 · primary source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration · severity reflects the agency's published classification