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2026 IC Bus Cesb: recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 13 recall campaigns for the 2026 IC Bus Cesb. The newest campaign is 26V460000. NHTSA received the report on 16 Jul 2026. The NHTSA record gives the component Structure / Body. NHTSA has no complaint on file for this model year. The IC Bus Cesb has 22 model years on the register. 6 of them have more recall campaigns than the 2026 IC Bus Cesb.

The NHTSA recall file shows no do-not-drive advisory and no park-outside advisory on these campaigns.

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Remedy of the newest campaign, 26V460000, in the NHTSA record

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.
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Recall campaigns

13 campaigns, newest first. 60,813 units in total.

  • 26V460000Structure / Body
  • 26V168000Structure / Critical Fasteners
  • 26V111000Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Foundation Components / Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings
  • 25V879000Equipment Adaptive/Mobility / Wheelchair Restraints/Securement / Latch/Anchor
  • 25V783000Equipment / Other / Labels
  • 25V703000Power Train / Automatic Transmission / Internal / Clutches/Bands / Actuators/Solenoids
  • 25V640000Visibility / Windshield Wiper/Washer
  • 25V646000Parking Brake / Conventional / Air
  • 25V580000Structure / Body
  • 25V522000Parking Brake
  • 25V323000Parking Brake
  • 25V266000Seat Belts / Critical Fasteners
  • 25V176000Exterior Lighting / Headlights

  1. 26V460000Received . 22,730 units.

    Structure / Body

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    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."
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    The body panels may separate during a crash, reducing structural integrity and increasing the risk of injury.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    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.

    Report filed by International Motors, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number 26511. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  2. 26V168000Received . 2,874 units.

    Structure / Critical Fasteners

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    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."
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    The body panels may separate during a crash, reducing structural integrity and increasing the risk of injury.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    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.

    Report filed by International Motors, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number 26504. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  3. 26V111000Received . 4,393 units.

    Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Foundation Components / Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    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.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    A brake fluid leak can extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    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.

    Report filed by International Motors, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number 26502. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  4. 25V879000Received . 627 units.

    Equipment Adaptive/Mobility / Wheelchair Restraints/Securement / Latch/Anchor

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    International Motors, LLC (International) is recalling certain 2026-2027 IC Bus CESB school buses. The retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Dealers will inspect and replace the retractors as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 16, 2026. Owners may contact International's customer service at 1-800-448-7825. International's number for this recall is 25526. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning February 9, 2026.

    Report filed by International Motors, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number 25526. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  5. 25V783000Received . 142 units.

    Equipment / Other / Labels

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    International Motors, LLC (International) is recalling certain 2023-2027 IC Bus CESB school buses. While carrying the maximum number of occupants, the bus may exceed Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) when the fuel tank and fluid reservoirs are full.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    An incorrect GVWR may lead to unintentionally overloading the bus, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Dealers will inspect and repair suspension as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 27, 2026. Owners may contact International customer service at 1-800-448-7825. International's number for this recall is 25523.

    Report filed by International Motors, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number 25523. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  6. 25V703000Received . 1,671 units.

    Power Train / Automatic Transmission / Internal / Clutches/Bands / Actuators/Solenoids

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    International Motors, LLC (International) is recalling certain 2026 IC Bus CESB school buses. The transmission shift actuator may not have been calibrated properly, preventing the transmission from shifting into reverse.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    The school bus may be unable to move as needed on the road, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Dealers will replace the shift actuator input shaft, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 8, 2025. Owners may contact International customer service at 1-800-448-7825. International's number for this recall is 25520.

    Report filed by International Motors, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number 25520. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  7. 25V640000Received . 4,778 units.

    Visibility / Windshield Wiper/Washer

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    International Motors, LLC (International) is recalling certain 2026 IC Bus CESB school buses. The weld on the crank shaft assembly may fail, preventing the the left-side wiper from working.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    An inoperative wiper can reduce the driver's ability to see out of the windshield, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Dealers will inspect and replace the windshield wiper module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 27, 2025. Owners may contact International customer service at 1-800-448-7825. International's number for this recall is 25515. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on November 17, 2025.

    Report filed by International Motors, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number 25515. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  8. 25V646000Received . 11,952 units.

    Parking Brake / Conventional / Air

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    International Motors, LLC (International) is recalling certain 2024-2026 IC Bus CESB school buses. A tire may contact and damage the air dryer discharge line, causing an air leak and the unintentional activation of the parking brake.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    Unintended activation of the parking brake while driving increases the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Dealers will inspect, replace, and reroute the lines as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 17, 2025. Owners may contact International customer service at 1-800-448-7825. International's number for this recall is 25517.

    Report filed by International Motors, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number 25517. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  9. 25V580000Received . 457 units.

    Structure / Body

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    International Motors, LLC (International) is recalling certain 2016-2026 IC Bus CESB and 2016-2021 RESB school buses. The underfloor reinforcement may not have been installed, compromising the structural integrity of the buses. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages" and 222, "School Bus Passenger Seating and Crash Protection."
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    Reduced structural integrity may increase the risk of injury in a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Dealers will inspect and install a reinforcement channel as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 8, 2025. Owners may contact International customer service at 1-800-448-7825. International's number for this recall is 25514.

    Report filed by International Motors, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number 25514. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  10. 25V522000Received . 3,230 units.

    Parking Brake

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    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.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    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.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    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.

    Report filed by International Motors, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number 25511. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  11. 25V323000Received . 7 units.

    Parking Brake

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    International Motors, LLC (International) is recalling certain 2025-2026 IC Bus CESB school buses. The parking brake can be released when the wheelchair platform lift is deployed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 403, "Platform Lift Systems."
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    A bus that moves while the platform lift is in operation increases the risk of injury.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Dealers will replace the dash electronic control unit (DECU) module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 16, 2025. Owners may contact International customer service at 1-800-448-7825. International's number for this recall is 25506.

    Report filed by International Motors, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number 25506. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  12. 25V266000Received . 964 units.

    Seat Belts / Critical Fasteners

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    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.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    A loose seat belt may not properly restrain the driver in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    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.

    Report filed by International Motors, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number 25504. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  13. 25V176000Received . 6,988 units.

    Exterior Lighting / Headlights

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    International Motors, LLC (International) is recalling certain 2025-2026 IC Bus CESB school buses equipped with halogen headlights. When the high beams are activated, the low beams turn off. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    Headlight low beam failure can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Dealers will update the body control module (BCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 28, 2025. Owners may contact International customer service at 1-800-448-7825. International's number for this recall is 25502.

    Report filed by International Motors, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number 25502. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

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Complaints by component

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Investigations

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Other model years

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  1. 20022
  2. 20034
  3. 20045
  4. 20056
  5. 200611
  6. 200715
  7. 20088
  8. 20095
  9. 20101
  10. 20111
  11. 201615
  12. 201714
  13. 201812
  14. 201916
  15. 202012
  16. 20214
  17. 20229
  18. 202317
  19. 202413
  20. 202514
  21. 202613
  22. 20276

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Recall Register. 2026 IC Bus Cesb: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/ic-bus/cesb/2026/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall, complaint and investigation files. Data through .

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NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
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Recall file through
3 Nov 2026
Complaint file through
5 Nov 2026
First complaint in the file
1 Jan 1995
Manufacturer in the recall file
International Motors, LLC

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Questions

How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2026 IC Bus Cesb?
60,813 units in 13 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.
How many recall campaigns does the IC Bus Cesb have for all model years?
NHTSA lists 77 recall campaigns for the IC Bus Cesb, model years 2002 to 2027. 13 of them name the 2026 model year.
Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2026 IC Bus Cesb open?
The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.