The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·26V111000·Announced 2026-02-26

IC Bus school bus brake lines may be damaged and leak

International is recalling certain 2023-2027 IC Bus CESB school buses because the brake lines may have been installed with incorrect hardware, which can damage the lines and cause a leak.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: Rubric level 4 covers structural vehicle defects: a damaged brake line leaking hydraulic fluid is a failure of the brake system's containment, not a degraded secondary function.

Plain-English summary

International Motors, LLC is recalling certain 2023-2027 IC Bus CESB school buses. About 4,393 units are potentially affected.

The brake lines may have been installed with incorrect hardware, which can result in brake line damage and cause a leak.

NHTSA states that a brake fluid leak can extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.

Dealers will inspect and replace the brake lines and brake line retainers as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 27, 2026. Owners may contact International customer service at 1-800-448-7825, or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
IC BUS CESB
Brand
IC BUS
Manufacturer
International Motors, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Brakes
Hazard
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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