The defect
International Motors, LLC (International) is recalling certain 2023-2027 IC Bus CESB school buses. The brake lines may have been installed with incorrect hardware, which can result in brake line damage and cause a leak.
The risk
A brake fluid leak can extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the brake lines and brake line retainers as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 27, 2026. Owners may contact International's customer service at 1-800-448-7825. International's number for this recall is 26502. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning April 20, 2026.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| IC Bus Cesb | 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027 |
Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| IC Bus Cesb | 2023 | 2 | 17 |
| IC Bus Cesb | 2024 | 0 | 13 |
| IC Bus Cesb | 2025 | 1 | 14 |
| IC Bus Cesb | 2026 | 0 | 13 |
| IC Bus Cesb | 2027 | 0 | 6 |
Other service brakes, hydraulic recalls in 2026
17 of the 666 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2026 concerned the service brakes, hydraulic; International Motors, LLC filed 42 campaigns in all.
| 26V638000 2 Oct 2026 | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC |
| 26V466000 20 Jul 2026 | Blue Bird Body Company |
| 26V467000 20 Jul 2026 | Blue Bird Body Company |
| 26V443000 8 Jul 2026 | KTM North America, Inc. |
| 26V414000 30 Jun 2026 | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) |
| 26V359000 3 Jun 2026 | Aston Martin The Americas |
| 26V293000 8 May 2026 | Taizhou Qianxin Vehicle Co. Ltd |
| 26V240000 15 Apr 2026 | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2026