NHTSA vehicle safety data
2025 IC Bus Cecb Recalls, Ratings & Complaints
The 2025 IC Bus Cecb has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 0 owner complaints on file as of October 16, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized IC Bus dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2025 IC Bus Cecb. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
STRUCTURE:BODY
NHTSA #26V461000Reported July 16, 2026 · International Motors, LLC
Potentially affected: 50 vehicles
Defect description
International Motors, LLC (International) is recalling certain 2025-2027 IC Bus CECB transit 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."
Safety consequence
The body panels may separate during a crash, reducing structural integrity and increasing the risk of injury.
Manufacturer remedy
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 26512.
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:AIR
NHTSA #25V647000Reported September 25, 2025 · International Motors, LLC
Potentially affected: 14 vehicles
Defect description
International Motors, LLC (International) is recalling certain 2025-2026 IC Bus CECB commercial buses. A tire may contact and damage the air dryer discharge line, causing an air leak and the unintentional activation of the parking brake.
Safety consequence
Unintended activation of the parking brake while driving increases the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will inspect, replace, and reroute the lines as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 17, 2025. Owners may contact International customer service at 1-800-448-7825. International's number for this recall is 25518.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID
NHTSA #25V502000Reported August 6, 2025 · International Motors, LLC
Potentially affected: 4,764 vehicles
Defect description
International Motors, LLC (International) is recalling certain 2018 International 4000 Series 4300, 2017-2025 MV, 2018-2024 1300 FBC, 2018-2025 IC Bus TC, and 2024-2025 IC Bus CECB vehicles. The brake pressure switch assembly may leak brake fluid into the brake pressure switch's electrical components and cause an electrical short-circuit.
Safety consequence
An electrical short in the brake pressure switch can overheat the circuit and increase the risk of a fire while driving or parked.
Manufacturer remedy
Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will install a silicone black jumper harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 15, 2025. Owners may contact International customer service at 1-800-448-7825. International's number for this recall is 25509. Vehicles previously repaired under 23V397 will need to have the new remedy completed.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
NHTSA #25V177000Reported March 20, 2025 · International Motors, LLC
Potentially affected: 5 vehicles
Defect description
International Motors, LLC (International) is recalling certain 2025 IC Bus CECB buses equipped with halogen headlights. When the high beams are activated, the low beams turn off. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Safety consequence
Headlight low beam failure can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will update the body control module (BCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 28, 2025. Owners may contact International customer service at 1-800-448-7825. International's number for this recall is 25503.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.
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