International Motors School Bus Brake Lines Recalled

Health Canada Recalls & Safety Alerts

Published February 26th, 2026

Detected March 7th, 2026

Summary

Transport Canada has issued a recall for International Motors school buses due to a potential issue with brake lines not being secured correctly. This could lead to brake fluid leaks and reduced braking capability, increasing the risk of a crash. Owners will be notified to have the brake lines inspected and replaced.

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What changed

Transport Canada has issued a recall (ID 2026087) for certain IC BUS CE SCHOOL BUS models from 2025-2027 manufactured by International Motors. The recall addresses an issue where brake lines may not be secured correctly, potentially leading to damage from contact with the steering shaft. This could result in a brake fluid leak, reduced braking performance, and an increased risk of a crash.

International Motors will notify affected owners by mail. Owners are advised to take their school buses to a dealership for inspection and replacement of the brake line retainer. Dealers will also inspect the brake lines for any damage and replace them if necessary. This action is critical to ensure the safe operation of the affected school buses.

What to do next

Notify owners of the recall and advise them to schedule dealership appointments.
Inspect brake lines for damage and replace the brake line retainer as per manufacturer instructions.
Replace brake lines if damage is found during inspection.

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Vehicle recall

Transport Canada Recall - 2026087 - INTERNATIONAL MOTORS

Brand(s)

IC BUS

Last updated

2026-03-05

Summary

Product School Bus recalled by INTERNATIONAL MOTORS Issue Vehicle - Brakes What to do Please see corrective actions section below

Affected products

Issue

Issue:

On certain school buses, the brake lines may not be secured correctly. As a result, the brake lines could become damaged by contact with the steering shaft. This could lead to a brake fluid leak and cause reduced braking.

Safety Risk:

Reduced braking can cause extended stopping distances and increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Actions:

International Motors will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your school bus to a dealership to replace the brake line retainer. The dealer will also inspect the brake lines for damage and replace them, if necessary.

Additional information

Background

Visit Transport Canada’s Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database for the original recall.

Details

Original published date:

2026-02-26

Alert / recall type Vehicle recall Category Vehicles - School Bus Companies Published by Transport Canada Audience General public Identification number RA-81710 Transport Canada ID 2026087