# International Motors, LLC: Body Panel Joints Incorrectly Attached/FMVSS 221 (26V461000)

**Recall Urgency Score:** 20/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | International Motors, LLC |
| Subject | Body Panel Joints Incorrectly Attached/FMVSS 221 |
| NHTSA ID | 26V461000 |
| Manufacturer campaign | 26512 |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | STRUCTURE |
| Units potentially affected | 50 |
| Do not drive | No |
| Park outside | No |
| Defect | International Motors, LLC (International) is recalling certain 2025-2027 IC Bus CECB transit buses. The driver's window panel and entrance door vertical joints may have been attached without sufficient epoxy coverage. As such these vehicles 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 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. |

## Why this score
- 50 units affected.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V461000). Last refreshed: 2026-11-03T18:08:10.172Z.
Recall data comes from NHTSA and is summarized automatically; check the official notice and VIN lookup before acting. Informational only.