International Motors, LLC is recalling certain 2025-2027 IC Bus CECB transit buses
— Recall Campaign #26V461000
International Motors, LLC (International) is recalling certain 2025-2027 IC Bus CECB transit 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."
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 50 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
26V461000
| Manufacturer: | International Motors, LLC |
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| Recall date: | July 16, 2026 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 26V461000 |
| Units affected: | 50 |
- Description:
- International Motors, LLC (International) is recalling certain 2025-2027 IC Bus CECB transit 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."
- Consequeces:
- The body panels may separate during a crash, reducing structural integrity and increasing the risk of injury.
- Corrective action:
- 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. International's number for this recall is 26512.