IC BUS CECB (2025) recall — Structure
International recalls certain 2025-2027 IC Bus CECB transit buses due to potential body panel separation in crashes, risking injury. Dealers will install free rivets to fix the joint strength issue.
Use caution until it’s fixed
The body panels may separate during a crash, reducing structural integrity and increasing the risk of injury.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
International is recalling some 2025-2027 IC Bus CECB transit buses because the driver's window and door joints might not hold securely during a crash. This could reduce the vehicle's safety structure and increase injury risk. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1342124-international-2025-2027-ic-bus-cecb-structural-safety-risk-in.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1342124-international-2025-2027-ic-bus-cecb-structural-safety-risk-in · Published October 8, 2026 · Updated October 8, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #26V461000
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“International 2025-2027 IC Bus CECB: Structural Safety Risk in Crashes.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1342124-international-2025-2027-ic-bus-cecb-structural-safety-risk-in. Based on NHTSA recall #26V461000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V461000).
Why it’s dangerous
The driver's window and entrance door joints may not be securely attached with enough epoxy. This can cause body panels to separate during a crash, weakening the vehicle's structure and potentially increasing injury risk.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2025-2027 International IC Bus CECB transit buses are affected. Drivers and passengers in these vehicles face the highest risk during crashes.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for International IC Bus CECB transit buses made in 2025-2027. The specific model is identified by the year and vehicle type.
- Brand
International- Category
Vehicle
What to do — step by step
Contact Dealer for Rivet Installation
Dealers will install rivets along the driver's side window seam and entrance door seam at no cost to fix the joint strength issue.
Check Owner Notification
You should have received a notification letter from International mailed September 8, 2026.
What NHTSA says to do
Dealers will install rivets along the driver's side window seam and entrance door seam, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 8, 2026. Owners may contact International's customer service at 1-800-448-7825. International's number for this recall is 26512.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The driver's window panel and entrance door vertical joints may have been attached without sufficient epoxy coverage, failing to meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 221.
How do I know if my bus is affected?
This recall applies to International IC Bus CECB transit buses manufactured in 2025-2027.
What should I do if I own an affected bus?
Contact International's customer service at 1-800-448-7825 or have a dealer install free rivets along the driver's side window seam and entrance door seam.
Contact International
We’ve drafted a message you can send International to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 26V461000 — International International Hello, I own a International that is covered by recall 26V461000 from International. The official recall notice states: Dealers will install rivets along the driver's side window seam and entrance door seam, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 8, 2026. Owners may contact International's customer service at 1-800-448-7825. International's number for this recall is 26512. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #26V461000 (July 16, 2026)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 8, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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