Drive Motor May Detach
Safety Recall
- Manufacturer
- International Motors, LLC
- Units affected
- 125
- Recall opened
- May 28, 2026
- Owner notification
- Jun 22, 2026
- Manufacturer campaign
- 26507
- Type
- Vehicle
Affected vehicles (1)
- IC BUS EVSB2026–2027
Component / system
Defect
International Motors, LLC (International) is recalling certain 2026-2027 IC Bus EVSB school buses. The mounting bracket bolts may have been improperly tightened, allowing the drive motor to detach.
Risk / consequence
A detach drive motor can become a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy
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.
Chronology of events
- Apr 24, 2026
04/24/2026: IC Bus receives communication from a customer that an EV Bus drive motor separated from its mounting bracket while in service.
- Apr 28, 2026
04/28/2026: IC Bus meets to review the failure reported by the customer. IC Bus determines to perform a torque surveillance.
Notification schedule
- Dealer notification
- Jul 20, 2026 - Jul 20, 2026 No Dealers
- Owner notification
- Jul 27, 2026 - Jul 27, 2026 Phased Recall
Source: NHTSA campaign 26V348000. Always confirm recall status and remedy availability with the manufacturer or a dealer using your VIN.