IC BUS EVSB (2026) recall — Electrical System
International is recalling certain 2026-2027 IC Bus EVSB school buses due to potential drive motor detachment causing road hazards. Owners should contact customer service for free repairs.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A detach drive motor can become a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
International is recalling certain 2026-2027 IC Bus EVSB school buses because mounting bracket bolts may be improperly tightened, risking drive motor detachment. This could create a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing crash or injury risk. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1342579-international-2026-ic-bus-evsb-electrical-system-recall-drive-motor.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1342579-international-2026-ic-bus-evsb-electrical-system-recall-drive-motor · Updated October 8, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #26V348000
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“International 2026 IC Bus EVSB Electrical System Recall: Drive Motor Detachment Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1342579-international-2026-ic-bus-evsb-electrical-system-recall-drive-motor. Based on NHTSA recall #26V348000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V348000).
Why it’s dangerous
The drive motor can detach from the mounting bracket due to improperly tightened bolts. If detached, it becomes a road hazard that could cause crashes or injuries to other vehicles.
Who’s affected
School bus owners with 2026-2027 International IC Bus EVSB models are most at risk. The hazard affects vehicles where the drive motor could detach while in use.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your school bus is a 2026-2027 International IC Bus EVSB model. The recall involves vehicles with VINs searchable on NHTSA.gov starting July 20, 2026.
- Brand
International- Category
Vehicle
What to do — step by step
Contact Customer Service
Call International's customer service at 1-800-448-7825 to schedule a free repair.
Get Repair
Dealers will tighten or replace the drive mounting bolts as necessary at no cost.
What NHTSA says to do
Dealers will tighten or replace the drive mounting bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed 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.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The mounting bracket bolts may have been improperly tightened, allowing the drive motor to detach.
How can I check if my bus is affected?
Check if your bus is a 2026-2027 International IC Bus EVSB model. VINs involved will be searchable on NHTSA.gov starting July 20, 2026.
What should I do if my bus is affected?
Contact International's customer service at 1-800-448-7825 to schedule a free repair where dealers will tighten or replace the drive mounting bolts.
Contact International
We’ve drafted a message you can send International to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 26V348000 — International International Hello, I own a International that is covered by recall 26V348000 from International. The official recall notice states: Dealers will tighten or replace the drive mounting bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed 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. 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 #26V348000 (May 28, 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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