International is recalling certain 2023-2027 IC Bus CESB school buses due to potential brake fluid leaks that could increase stopping distance and crash risk. Owners should contact customer service for free brake line repairs.
A brake fluid leak can extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
International is recalling 2023-2027 IC Bus CESB school buses because brake lines might be installed incorrectly, causing leaks that could make it harder to stop safely. This recall matters because brake failures could lead to crashes.
Incorrect brake line installation can cause leaks in the hydraulic brake system. This leak increases the stopping distance, making it harder to avoid collisions during normal driving conditions.
School bus owners and operators of the affected 2023-2027 IC Bus CESB models are most at risk. The recall applies to vehicles with specific VINs that may have incorrect brake line hardware.
Check if your school bus is a 2023-2027 IC Bus CESB model with a VIN listed on NHTSA.gov starting April 20, 2026. The recall covers vehicles where brake lines were installed with incorrect hardware.
Call International's customer service at 1-800-448-7825 to schedule a free brake line inspection and repair.
Search your vehicle's VIN on NHTSA.gov starting April 20, 2026 to confirm if your bus is affected.
Dealers will inspect and replace the brake lines and brake line retainers as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 27, 2026. Owners may contact International's customer service at 1-800-448-7825. International's number for this recall is 26502. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning April 20, 2026.
The brake lines may have been installed with incorrect hardware, which can cause leaks and increase stopping distance.
Check if your bus is a 2023-2027 IC Bus CESB model with a VIN listed on NHTSA.gov starting April 20, 2026.
Dealers will inspect and replace brake lines and retainers for free. Contact International's customer service at 1-800-448-7825 to schedule the repair.
We’ve drafted a message you can send International to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 26V111000 — International International Hello, I own a International that is covered by recall 26V111000 from International. The official recall notice states: Dealers will inspect and replace the brake lines and brake line retainers as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 27, 2026. Owners may contact International's customer service at 1-800-448-7825. International's number for this recall is 26502. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning April 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.
