IC Bus EVSB and CESB School Bus Body Panels
International is recalling 2025-2027 IC Bus EVSB and CESB school buses due to body panel joints that may separate during a crash.
Owners should contact their local IC Bus dealer to schedule a free inspection and repair of the affected body panel joints.
Recall at a glance
- Vehicles affected
- 22,730
- Repair cost
- Free of charge
- Owner letters expected
- September 14, 2026
- Manufacturer's recall number
- 26511
- Manufacturer phone
- 1-800-448-7825
Why it was recalled
International is recalling certain 2025-2027 IC Bus EVSB and CESB school buses because the driver's window panel and entrance door vertical joints may have insufficient epoxy coverage. This defect fails to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 221, which could cause body panels to separate during a crash and increase the risk of injury. The recall was distributed nationwide.
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 (2025-2027), STRUCTURE
Where it was sold
Distributed nationwide.
Timeline
- Reported to NHTSA
- Listed on Recall Canary
- Summary updated
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Editorial summary by Recall Canary · summary updated 2026-07-22 · primary source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration · severity reflects the agency's published classification