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HighNHTSA·26V111000·Announced 2028-02-02

2024-2027 IC Bus CESB School Buses Recalled for Brake Line Hardware Defect

International Motors is recalling certain 2023-2027 IC Bus CESB school buses because brake lines may have been installed with incorrect hardware. This can cause brake fluid leaks and increase stopping distance, raising the risk of crashes.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: This recall involves a critical hydraulic brake system component defect that can cause brake fluid leaks and extend vehicle stopping distance. However, the source text does not report any actual injuries, deaths, or crashes—only the potential for increased risk—which limits the severity to High per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

International Motors, LLC is recalling certain 2023-2027 IC Bus CESB school buses. The affected vehicles include model years 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026, and 2027, with approximately 4,393 vehicles involved in this recall.

The brake lines in these vehicles may have been installed with incorrect hardware, which can result in brake line damage. A brake fluid leak can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Owners of affected vehicles should contact International's customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 27, 2026. Dealers will inspect and replace the brake lines and brake line retainers as necessary, free of charge. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning April 20, 2026.

The recalled product

Product
2024 IC BUS CESB
Brand
IC BUS
Manufacturer
International Motors, LLC
Category
Vehicle — School Bus
Hazard
  • brake-fluid-leak
  • brake-line-damage
Affected units
4,393

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • CESB

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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