NHTSA vehicle safety data
2026 IC Bus Evsb Recalls, Ratings & Complaints
The 2026 IC Bus Evsb has 4 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 2026 IC Bus Evsb. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
STRUCTURE:BODY
NHTSA #26V460000Reported 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:PROPULSION SYSTEM:CRITICAL FASTENERS
NHTSA #26V348000Reported May 28, 2026 · International Motors, LLC
Potentially affected: 125 vehicles
Defect description
International Motors, LLC (International) is recalling certain 2026-2027 IC Bus EVSB school buses. The mounting bracket bolts may have been improperly tightened, allowing the drive motor to detach.
Safety consequence
A detach drive motor can become a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will tighten or replace the drive mounting bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 22, 2026. Owners may contact International's customer service at 1-800-448-7825. International's number for this recall is 26507. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning July 20, 2026.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:SWITCHES/KNOBS/BUTTONS
NHTSA #26V226000Reported 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 #26V168000Reported 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.
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