Ic Bus recall 26V-348: Drive Motor May Detach
A detach drive motor can become a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Campaign facts
- NHTSA campaign
- 26V348000 (26V-348)
- Manufacturer number
- 26507
- Filed by
- International Motors, LLC
- Report received
- May 28, 2026
- Component
- Electrical system:propulsion system:critical fasteners
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 125
- Model years
- 2026–2027
- Built between
- October 8, 2025 and April 8, 2026
- Owner letters
- June 22, 2026
- Recall initiated by
- The manufacturer
- Remedy completion rate
- 28.80% (latest quarterly report)
What is wrong
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.
The risk
A detach drive motor can become a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Why electrical defects matter: A short circuit is a fire risk and a module fault can switch off systems the driver depends on.
The 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.
About the electrical system
Electrical campaigns cover wiring, fuses, connectors, control modules, batteries and software across the vehicle.
Vehicles covered by campaign 26V-348
- Ic Bus Evsb 20272026
What to do
- Enter your VIN in NHTSA’s lookup (below) to confirm that your vehicle is included and that the repair has not already been done.
- Call a dealer for the brand and book the repair. Quote NHTSA campaign 26V-348 and the manufacturer’s number 26507.
- If you notice burning smells, flickering power or warning lamps, have the vehicle checked before continuing to use it.
- Safety recall repairs are carried out free of charge by the manufacturer’s dealers. If you already paid for this repair yourself, ask the manufacturer about reimbursement and keep your receipt.
Check by VIN
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Is a recall still open on your vehicle? Only NHTSA’s official VIN check can say whether a campaign applies to your exact vehicle and whether the repair has already been done.
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The official record
This page reproduces the campaign as filed with NHTSA. The NHTSA record is authoritative — if anything here differs, follow the agency.
Open campaign 26V-348 on NHTSA.gov