NHTSASTRUCTURE
International Motors, LLC - Body Panel Joint Incorrectly Attached/FMVSS 221
Published: March 19, 2026Recall ID: 26V168000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The body panels may separate during a crash, reducing structural integrity and increasing the risk of injury.
Product Description & Identification
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."
Affected Products
Body Panel Joint Incorrectly Attached/FMVSS 221
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Body Panel Joint Incorrectly Attached/FMVSS 221 |
| Nhtsa id | 26V168000 |
| Component | STRUCTURE |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V168000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | International Motors, LLC |
| Defect summary | 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." |
| Corrective action | 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. |
| Consequence summary | The body panels may separate during a crash, reducing structural integrity and increasing the risk of injury. |
| Mfr campaign number | 26504 |
| Potentially affected | 2874 |
| Report received date | 2026-03-19T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |