International Motors Bus Recall - Brake Line Issue

Health Canada Recalls & Safety Alerts

Published February 26th, 2026

Detected March 7th, 2026

Summary

Transport Canada has issued a recall for certain 2025-2026 IC BUS CE COMMERCIAL BUS models manufactured by International Motors due to a potential brake line issue. The recall addresses the risk of reduced braking performance, increasing the risk of a crash.

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What changed

Transport Canada has issued Recall 2026088 concerning International Motors' IC BUS CE COMMERCIAL BUS models from 2025 and 2026. The recall identifies an issue where brake lines may not be secured correctly, potentially leading to damage from the steering shaft, a brake fluid leak, and consequently, reduced braking capability. This poses a safety risk due to extended stopping distances and an increased likelihood of a crash.

International Motors will notify affected owners by mail. Owners are advised to take their buses to a dealership for a free inspection and replacement of the brake line retainer. Dealers will also inspect the brake lines for any existing damage and replace them if necessary. While no specific compliance deadline is mentioned for owners to act, the nature of the defect necessitates prompt attention to mitigate safety risks.

What to do next

Notify owners of the recall and advise them to schedule dealership visits.
Inspect and replace the brake line retainer on affected IC BUS CE COMMERCIAL BUS models.
Inspect brake lines for damage and replace if necessary.

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Vehicle recall

Transport Canada Recall - 2026088 - INTERNATIONAL MOTORS

Brand(s)

IC BUS

Last updated

2026-03-05

Summary

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

Affected products

2025 | IC BUS | CE COMMERCIAL BUS, 2026 | IC BUS | CE COMMERCIAL BUS

Issue

Issue:
On certain 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 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 - Bus Companies Published by Transport Canada Audience General public Identification number RA-81711 Transport Canada ID 2026088