2027 Ic Bus Cesb Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Cesb years
- Not enough data 10th of 22 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 6 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
NHTSA has received no owner complaints about the 2027 Ic Bus Cesb so far. There are 6 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 0owner complaints
- 6safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
2027 Ic Bus Cesb recalls (6)
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Structure:body
Problem: International Motors, LLC (International) is recalling certain 2025-2027 IC Bus EVSB and CESB school 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."
Risk: The body panels may separate during a crash, reducing structural integrity and increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: 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 26511.
Equipment adaptive/mobility:wheelchair restraints/securement:critical fasteners
Problem: International Motors, LLC (International) is recalling certain 2027 IC Bus CESB school buses. The retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured.
Risk: An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the retractors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 13, 2026. Owners may contact International's customer service at 1-800-448-7825. International's number for this recall is 26508.
Structure:body; structure:critical fasteners
Problem: 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."
Risk: The body panels may separate during a crash, reducing structural integrity and increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: 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.
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Problem: International Motors, LLC (International) is recalling certain 2023-2027 IC Bus CESB school buses. The brake lines may have been installed with incorrect hardware, which can result in brake line damage and cause a leak.
Risk: A brake fluid leak can extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the brake lines and brake line retainers as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 27, 2026. Owners may contact International's customer service at 1-800-448-7825. International's number for this recall is 26502. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning April 20, 2026.
Equipment adaptive/mobility:wheelchair restraints/securement:latch/anchor:
Problem: International Motors, LLC (International) is recalling certain 2026-2027 IC Bus CESB school buses. The retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured.
Risk: An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the retractors as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 16, 2026. Owners may contact International's customer service at 1-800-448-7825. International's number for this recall is 25526. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning February 9, 2026.
Equipment:other:labels
Problem: International Motors, LLC (International) is recalling certain 2023-2027 IC Bus CESB school buses. While carrying the maximum number of occupants, the bus may exceed Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) when the fuel tank and fluid reservoirs are full.
Risk: An incorrect GVWR may lead to unintentionally overloading the bus, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and repair suspension as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 27, 2026. Owners may contact International customer service at 1-800-448-7825. International's number for this recall is 25523.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Other Ic Bus Cesb years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 0 | 6 |
| 2026 Cesb | 0 | 13 |
| 2025 Cesb | 1 | 14 |
| 2024 Cesb | 0 | 13 |
| 2023 Cesb | 2 | 17 |
| 2022 Cesb | 5 | 9 |
| 2021 Cesb | 3 | 4 |
| 2020 Cesb | 1 | 12 |
| 2019 Cesb | 0 | 16 |
| 2018 Cesb | 0 | 12 |
| 2017 Cesb | 0 | 14 |
| 2016 Cesb | 1 | 15 |
| 2011 Cesb | 0 | 1 |
| 2010 Cesb | 0 | 1 |
| 2009 Cesb | 1 | 5 |
| 2008 Cesb | 2 | 8 |
| 2007 Cesb | 0 | 15 |
| 2006 Cesb | 2 | 11 |
| 2005 Cesb | 0 | 6 |
| 2004 Cesb | 0 | 5 |
| 2003 Cesb | 0 | 4 |
| 2002 Cesb | 0 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2027 Ic Bus Cesb?
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file yet.
Was there a recall on the 2027 Ic Bus Cesb?
Yes, 6 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2027 Ic Bus Cesb a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Cesb model years, the 2027 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.