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2025 IC Bus Evsb Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

The 2025 IC Bus Evsb has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns and 0 owner complaints on file as of October 16, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized IC Bus dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2025 IC Bus Evsb. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

STRUCTURE:BODY

NHTSA #26V460000

Reported July 16, 2026 · International Motors, LLC

Potentially affected: 22,730 vehicles

Defect description

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."

Safety consequence

The body panels may separate during a crash, reducing structural integrity and increasing the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:SWITCHES/KNOBS/BUTTONS

NHTSA #26V226000

Reported April 9, 2026 · International Motors, LLC

Potentially affected: 1,896 vehicles

Defect description

International Motors, LLC (International) is recalling certain 2022-2027 IC Bus EVSB school buses. The high voltage disconnect switch may fail to shut off power to the battery.

Safety consequence

Switch failure may lead to unintentionally working on an energized high voltage battery, increasing the risk of injury or death by electrical shock.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will repair the high voltage disconnect connector bypass circuit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 4, 2026. Owners may contact International's customer service at 1-800-448-7825. International's number for this recall is 26505. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning June 1, 2026.

STRUCTURE:BODY

NHTSA #26V168000

Reported March 19, 2026 · International Motors, LLC

Potentially affected: 2,874 vehicles

Defect description

International Motors, LLC (International) is recalling certain 2023-2027 IC Bus CESB and 2025-2027 IC Bus EVSB school buses. The body panel joint may have been attached without sufficient epoxy coverage. As such these vehicle fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 221, "School Bus Body Joint Strength."

Safety consequence

The body panels may separate during a crash, reducing structural integrity and increasing the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will inspect and repair the interior vertical joint as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 4, 2026. Owners may contact International's customer service at 1-800-448-7825. International's number for this recall is 26504. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 11, 2026.

PARKING BRAKE

NHTSA #25V522000

Reported August 12, 2025 · International Motors, LLC

Potentially affected: 3,230 vehicles

Defect description

International Motors, LLC (International) is recalling certain 2024-2026 IC Bus CESB and 2025 EVSB school buses. The tension spring may corrode and break, disengaging the barking brake.

Safety consequence

A parking brake that is not engaged as expected when the driver releases the brakes may allow the vehicle to rollaway, increasing the risk of crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will replace the parking brake cable and adjust the parking brake, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 6, 2025. Owners may contact International customer service at 1-800-448-7825. International's number for this recall is 25511.

SEAT BELTS:CRITICAL FASTENERS

NHTSA #25V266000

Reported April 22, 2025 · International Motors, LLC

Potentially affected: 964 vehicles

Defect description

International Motors, LLC (International) is recalling certain 2025-2026 IC CESB and 2025 EVSB school buses. The driver's seat belt anchor bolt may come loose.

Safety consequence

A loose seat belt may not properly restrain the driver in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will install spacers and tighten the seat belt anchor bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 2, 2025. Owners may contact International customer service at 1-800-448-7825. International's number for this recall is 25504.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER

NHTSA #24V750000

Reported October 2, 2024 · Navistar, Inc.

Potentially affected: 1,216 vehicles

Defect description

Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2024-2025 IC Bus EVSB and 2024-2025 CESB school buses. The brake caliper mounting bolts may not have been properly tightened, allowing the brake caliper to detach from the anchor plate.

Safety consequence

A detached brake caliper can cause a loss of braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Navistar will inspect, tighten, and replace any missing bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 4, 2024. Owners may contact Navistar Customer Service at 800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 24513.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Other IC Bus Evsb model years

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