NHTSA safety recall

Recall 26V111000 · manufacturer campaign 26502

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings — Ic Bus · reported 26 Feb 2026 · 4,393 vehicles potentially affected

What's wrong

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 fix

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 campaign
26V111000
Manufacturer campaign
26502
Filed by
International Motors, Llc
Report received
26 Feb 2026
Owners notified
27 Apr 2026
Potentially affected
4,393

Vehicles covered by this recall

Whether a particular car is affected and still unrepaired depends on its VIN — a model year being listed does not mean every car of that year is included. Check any VIN free on CarLogs, or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

2023 Ic Bus Cesb 2024 Ic Bus Cesb 2025 Ic Bus Cesb 2026 Ic Bus Cesb 2027 Ic Bus Cesb

Is this car's recall fixed?

Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer, for the life of the vehicle. A CarLogs report shows the recall status for a specific VIN as reported by the manufacturer — whether it's open or repaired, and whether the fix is available yet.

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