# International Motors, LLC: Body Panel Joint Incorrectly Attached/FMVSS 221 (26V168000)

**Recall Urgency Score:** 20/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | International Motors, LLC |
| Subject | Body Panel Joint Incorrectly Attached/FMVSS 221 |
| NHTSA ID | 26V168000 |
| Manufacturer campaign | 26504 |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | STRUCTURE |
| Units potentially affected | 2874 |
| Do not drive | No |
| Park outside | No |
| Defect | International Motors, LLC (International) is recalling certain 2023-2027 IC Bus CESB and 2025-2027 IC Bus EVSB school buses. The body panel joint may have been attached without sufficient epoxy coverage. As such these vehicle fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 221, "School Bus Body Joint Strength." |
| Consequence | The body panels may separate during a crash, reducing structural integrity and increasing the risk of injury. |
| Remedy | Dealers will inspect and repair the interior vertical joint as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 4, 2026. Owners may contact International's customer service at 1-800-448-7825. International's number for this recall is 26504. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 11, 2026. |

## Why this score
- 2,874 units affected.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V168000). Last refreshed: 2026-11-04T18:12:01.520Z.
Recall data comes from NHTSA and is summarized automatically; check the official notice and VIN lookup before acting. Informational only.