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SevereNHTSA·26V461000·Announced 2026-07-16

International Recalls 2025-2027 IC Bus CECB Transit Buses for Joint Strength

International Motors is recalling 2025-2027 IC Bus CECB transit buses because driver's window and door joints may lack sufficient epoxy, failing federal safety standards.

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 where body panels may separate during a crash, reducing structural integrity and increasing the risk of injury, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria.

Plain-English summary

International Motors, LLC is recalling certain 2025-2027 IC Bus CECB transit buses. The recall addresses a defect where the driver's window panel and entrance door vertical joints may have been attached without sufficient epoxy coverage. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 221, "School Bus Body Joint Strength."

The defect poses a safety risk because the body panels may separate during a crash. This separation reduces the vehicle's structural integrity and increases the risk of injury to occupants.

Dealers will install rivets along the driver's side window seam and entrance door seam free of charge to correct the issue. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on September 14, 2026. Owners may contact International's customer service at 1-800-448-7825 for more information. International's number for this recall is 26512.

The recalled product

Product
IC BUS CECB
Brand
IC BUS
Manufacturer
International Motors, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Transit Bus
Hazard
Affected units
50

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)

  • CECB

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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