Use cautionVehicle recall · NHTSA · Published February 27, 2026
International IC Bus CESB (2023-2027) Service Brakes Recall: Brake Fluid Leak Risk
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.
“International IC Bus CESB (2023-2027) Service Brakes Recall: Brake Fluid Leak Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated August 17, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/81404-international-ic-bus-cesb-2023-2027-service-brakes-recall-brake. Based on NHTSA recall #26V111000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V111000).
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced on Feb. 26, 2026, that International Motors is recalling certain IC Bus CESB school buses due to a brake fluid leak hazard. Dealers will inspect and replace brake lines and retainers as necessary at no cost to owners.
How to tell if you have it
IC BUS CESB, 2023-2027
What to do
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.
The hazard
According to NHTSA, a brake fluid leak can extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash. The brake lines may have been installed with incorrect hardware, which can result in brake line damage and cause a leak.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show International Motors has issued 41 other recalls since Oct. 31, 2024. Recent similar recalls include the Nova Bus LFS Recall for a parking brake air leak hazard on Sept. 22, 2026, and the Blue Bird 2022-2027 Vision Transit Bus recall for a brake fluid leak fire risk on July 20, 2026.
How to tell if you have this one
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.
Brand
International
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Contact Customer Service
Call International's customer service at 1-800-448-7825 to schedule a free brake line inspection and repair.
Get VIN Check
Search your vehicle's VIN on NHTSA.gov starting April 20, 2026 to confirm if your bus is affected.
April 20, 2026
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
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.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
Owners were mailed letters 59 days after NHTSA received the defect report.
1NHTSA received the defect report
2Owner letters mailed
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Take action
Contact International
We’ve drafted a message you can send International to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 26V111000 — International IC Bus CESB (2023-2027) Service Brakes Recall: Brake Fluid Leak Risk
Hello,
I own a International IC Bus CESB (2023-2027) Service Brakes Recall: Brake Fluid Leak Risk 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.
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.
Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 17, 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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