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SevereNHTSA·26V348000·Announced 2026-05-28

IC Bus Recalls 2026-2027 EVSB School Buses for Drive Motor Bolt Issue

International Motors is recalling 2026-2027 IC Bus EVSB school buses because improperly tightened bolts may allow the drive motor to detach, creating a road hazard.

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: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (drive motor detachment) that poses a significant risk of crash or injury to other vehicles, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

International Motors, LLC is recalling certain 2026-2027 IC Bus EVSB school buses. The recall involves 125 vehicles where the mounting bracket bolts for the drive motor may have been improperly tightened. This defect allows the drive motor to detach from the vehicle.

A detached drive motor can become a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash or injury. No specific injuries or fatalities have been reported in the source text.

Dealers will tighten or replace the drive mounting bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 22, 2026. Owners may contact International's customer service at 1-800-448-7825. International's number for this recall is 26507. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning July 20, 2026.

The recalled product

Product
IC BUS EVSB
Brand
IC BUS
Manufacturer
International Motors, LLC
Category
Vehicle — School Bus
Hazard
Affected units
125

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)

  • EVSB

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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