Recall 26V348 covers 125 2026-2027 Ic Bus Evsb school buses for loose drive motor mounting bolts. Free repair once available.
Ic Bus is recalling 125 2026-2027 Evsb school buses because improperly tightened mounting bracket bolts can let the drive motor detach. A detached drive motor can become a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash or injury, and Ic Bus dealers will complete the repair free once it is available.
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What's wrong?
The electric drive motor on a 2026-2027 Ic Bus Evsb school bus turns electrical power into motion at the drive system. The drive mounting bolts fasten that motor to its mounting bracket, which keeps the motor fixed in the correct position while the bus is moving. Those bolts are critical fasteners because the bracket depends on steady clamping force.
On affected buses, the bolts were not tightened to the required torque. Torque is the measured tightening force applied when a bolt is installed. Without enough torque, the bolts lose clamping force under normal vibration and service loads. If the bolts loosen far enough, the drive motor can separate from its mounting bracket.
There is no warning sign before failure. A bus can appear normal until the mounting bolts have already lost the force needed to hold the drive motor in place.
Who's affected?
VINs become searchable on July 20, 2026; until then, the VIN-by-VIN list is not public.
| 2027 Ic Bus Evsb | electric propulsion system |
|---|---|
| 2026 Ic Bus Evsb | electric propulsion system |
| Units affected | 125 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged 1 field incident to date. |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific bus is included.
What's the safety risk?
A detached drive motor can fall from the vehicle and become a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash or injury. If your VIN is included, schedule the recall repair when the remedy opens. Repair will be free at any franchised Ic Bus dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2026-2027 Ic Bus Evsb is included in this recall.
- Watch for the Ic Bus owner letter expected July 27, 2026; the dealer repair is free once it opens.
- Contact a franchised Ic Bus dealer after the remedy opens to schedule the free drive-motor mounting-bolt repair that secures the drive motor.
- Bring the recall notice if International has mailed one. If not, reference recall number 26V348 when you call.
- Drive cautiously until the repair is complete and keep the bus out of service if the drive motor area shows loose hardware or abnormal noise.
What happens at the repair
Once the repair opens, Ic Bus technicians will tighten the drive mounting bolts or replace the bolts as needed. The final dealer repair will be free, with parts and labor covered under recall 26V348. If you already paid out of pocket for a related drive mounting bolt repair before the recall notice, International's standard reimbursement plan applies to documented expenses. Ask the service desk how to submit repair documentation under that plan.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| May 28, 2026 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| July 20, 2026 | Dealer notification began |
| July 20, 2026 | Dealer notification ended |
| July 20, 2026 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 26V348?
Recall 26V348 covers 125 2026-2027 Ic Bus Evsb school buses with drive motor mounting bracket bolts that were not tightened correctly. If the drive motor detaches, it can become a road hazard for other vehicles. Ic Bus dealers will tighten or replace the mounting bolts for free.
What should I do if my 2026-2027 Ic Bus Evsb is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific bus is included in recall 26V348. If it is, contact a franchised Ic Bus dealer or International customer service at 1-800-448-7825 for repair timing. Reference recall number 26507 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost. Ic Bus dealers will tighten or replace the drive motor mounting bolts for free once the repair process opens.
When will owners be notified about recall 26V348?
International expects to mail owner notification letters on July 27, 2026. VINs for this recall are scheduled to become searchable beginning July 20, 2026. Until then, use your VIN when you contact the dealer or customer service so they can confirm the next step.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/26V348000 |
|---|---|
| Ic Bus customer service | 1-800-448-7825 |
| NHTSA recall # | 26V348 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 26V348000 |
Source documents
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 2, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →