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2025 IC Bus Cesb Recalls & Complaints
The 2025 IC Bus Cesb has 14 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized IC Bus dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2025 IC Bus Cesb. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2025 IC Bus Cesb owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2025 IC Bus Cesb, describing incidents dated July 30, 2024.
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ODI #11691840 · Filed
We purchased (6) 2025 IC School buses and we are having entrance door issues. They are air powered doors and Rush Trucks in Akron cannot get the air regulated to close properly. They turn up the air so that the door closes, the doors then slam very hard that may cause injury if student is close to…
Body Panel Joints Incorrectly Attached/FMVSS 221
NHTSA #26V460000 · Structure — Body · NHTSA notice
Reported July 16, 2026 · International Motors, LLC
Potentially affected: 22,730 vehicles
Repair completion: 5.64% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Manufacturer campaign 26511 · Owners notified September 8, 2026 · Vehicles built February 5, 2024 – October 30, 2024 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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."
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 26511.
Body Panel Joint Incorrectly Attached/FMVSS 221
NHTSA #26V168000 · Structure — Body · NHTSA notice
Reported March 19, 2026 · International Motors, LLC
Potentially affected: 2,874 vehicles
Repair completion: 65.38% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Manufacturer campaign 26504 · Owners notified May 4, 2026 · Vehicles built February 6, 2024 – October 30, 2024 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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."
Safety consequence
The body panels may separate during a crash, reducing structural integrity and increasing the risk of injury.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
Brake Lines May Become Damaged and Leak
NHTSA #26V111000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic — Foundation Components — Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings · NHTSA notice
Reported February 26, 2026 · International Motors, LLC
Potentially affected: 4,393 vehicles
Repair completion: 62.24% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Manufacturer campaign 26502 · Owners notified April 27, 2026 · Vehicles built February 5, 2024 – October 2, 2024 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
A brake fluid leak can extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
Incorrect GVWR May Lead to Unintentionally Overloading School Bus
NHTSA #25V783000 · Equipment — Other — Labels · NHTSA notice
Reported November 13, 2025 · International Motors, LLC
Potentially affected: 142 vehicles
Repair completion: 46.48% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Manufacturer campaign 25523 · Owners notified May 27, 2026
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
An incorrect GVWR may lead to unintentionally overloading the bus, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
Parking Brake May Unintentionally Activate
NHTSA #25V646000 · Parking Brake — Conventional — Air · NHTSA notice
Reported September 25, 2025 · International Motors, LLC
Potentially affected: 11,952 vehicles
Repair completion: 82.74% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Manufacturer campaign 25517 · Owners notified November 17, 2025 · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation
Defect description
International Motors, LLC (International) is recalling certain 2024-2026 IC Bus CESB school 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 25517.
Missing Underfloor Reinforcement/FMVSS 210, 222
NHTSA #25V580000 · Structure — Body · NHTSA notice
Reported September 4, 2025 · International Motors, LLC
Potentially affected: 457 vehicles
Repair completion: 31.07% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Manufacturer campaign 25514 · Owners notified December 8, 2025
Defect description
International Motors, LLC (International) is recalling certain 2016-2026 IC Bus CESB and 2016-2021 RESB school buses. The underfloor reinforcement may not have been installed, compromising the structural integrity of the buses. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages" and 222, "School Bus Passenger Seating and Crash Protection."
Safety consequence
Reduced structural integrity may increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will inspect and install a reinforcement channel as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 8, 2025. Owners may contact International customer service at 1-800-448-7825. International's number for this recall is 25514.
Unintended Movement Due to Parking Brake Tension Spring Failure
NHTSA #25V522000 · Parking Brake · NHTSA notice
Reported August 12, 2025 · International Motors, LLC
Potentially affected: 3,230 vehicles
Repair completion: 85.6% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Manufacturer campaign 25511 · Owners notified October 6, 2025
Defect description
International Motors, LLC (International) is recalling certain 2024-2026 IC Bus CESB and 2025 EVSB school buses. The tension spring may corrode and break, disengaging the barking brake.
Safety consequence
A parking brake that is not engaged as expected when the driver releases the brakes may allow the vehicle to rollaway, increasing the risk of crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will replace the parking brake cable and adjust the parking brake, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 6, 2025. Owners may contact International customer service at 1-800-448-7825. International's number for this recall is 25511.
Bus May Move While Lift is Deployed/FMVSS 403
NHTSA #25V323000 · Equipment Adaptive/Mobility — Wheelchair Lift/Ramp · NHTSA notice
Reported May 15, 2025 · International Motors, LLC
Potentially affected: 7 vehicles
Repair completion: 100% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Manufacturer campaign 25506 · Owners notified June 16, 2025
Defect description
International Motors, LLC (International) is recalling certain 2025-2026 IC Bus CESB school buses. The parking brake can be released when the wheelchair platform lift is deployed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 403, "Platform Lift Systems."
Safety consequence
A bus that moves while the platform lift is in operation increases the risk of injury.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will replace the dash electronic control unit (DECU) module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 16, 2025. Owners may contact International customer service at 1-800-448-7825. International's number for this recall is 25506.
Driver's Seat Belt May Fail
NHTSA #25V266000 · Seat Belts — Critical Fasteners · NHTSA notice
Reported April 22, 2025 · International Motors, LLC
Potentially affected: 964 vehicles
Repair completion: 88.49% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Manufacturer campaign 25504 · Owners notified June 2, 2025 · Vehicles built June 18, 2024 – March 26, 2025 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
International Motors, LLC (International) is recalling certain 2025-2026 IC CESB and 2025 EVSB school buses. The driver's seat belt anchor bolt may come loose.
Safety consequence
A loose seat belt may not properly restrain the driver in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will install spacers and tighten the seat belt anchor bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 2, 2025. Owners may contact International customer service at 1-800-448-7825. International's number for this recall is 25504.
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.
Headlight Low Beams May Fail/FMVSS 108
NHTSA #25V176000 · Exterior Lighting — Headlights · NHTSA notice
Reported March 20, 2025 · International Motors, LLC
Potentially affected: 6,988 vehicles
Repair completion: 94.05% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Manufacturer campaign 25502 · Owners notified April 28, 2025
Defect description
International Motors, LLC (International) is recalling certain 2025-2026 IC Bus CESB school 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 25502.
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.
Brake Caliper May Detach
NHTSA #24V750000 · Service Brakes, Air — Disc — Caliper · NHTSA notice
Reported October 2, 2024 · Navistar, Inc.
Potentially affected: 1,216 vehicles
Repair completion: 93.75% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Manufacturer campaign 24513 · Owners notified November 4, 2024 · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation
Defect description
Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2024-2025 IC Bus EVSB and 2024-2025 CESB school buses. The brake caliper mounting bolts may not have been properly tightened, allowing the brake caliper to detach from the anchor plate.
Safety consequence
A detached brake caliper can cause a loss of braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Navistar will inspect, tighten, and replace any missing bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 4, 2024. Owners may contact Navistar Customer Service at 800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 24513.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.
Loss of Steering Control from Tie Rod Failure
NHTSA #24V463000 · Steering — Linkages — Tie Rod Assembly · NHTSA notice
Reported June 20, 2024 · Navistar, Inc.
Potentially affected: 30 vehicles
Repair completion: 23.33% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Manufacturer campaign 24510 · Owners notified July 29, 2024 · Vehicles built May 16, 2024 – May 28, 2024 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2025 IC Bus CE school buses. Tie rod assemblies may contain ball studs that may have been incorrectly heat-treated, which can cause them to break, and possibly result in tie rod failure.
Safety consequence
Tie rod failure can cause a loss of vehicle steering control and increase the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will replace the tie rod ends and realign the front axle, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 29, 2024. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 24510.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Brake Lights May Fail to Illuminate/FMVSS 121
NHTSA #24V375000 · Exterior Lighting — Brake Lights · NHTSA notice
Reported May 29, 2024 · Navistar, Inc.
Potentially affected: 319 vehicles
Repair completion: 93.42% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Manufacturer campaign 24508 · Owners notified June 24, 2024 · Vehicles built January 5, 2023 – May 2, 2024 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2024-2025 IC Bus CE school buses. The brake lights, in certain conditions, may not illuminate when the brake pedal is depressed, due to a software error. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
Safety consequence
Brake lights that fail to illuminate can reduce the visibility of the bus or fail to indicate to other drivers that the bus is slowing down, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 24, 2024. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 24508.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Park Brake May Fail or Engage Unexpectedly
NHTSA #24V341000 · Parking Brake · NHTSA notice
Reported May 15, 2024 · Navistar, Inc.
Potentially affected: 91 vehicles
Repair completion: 92.31% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Manufacturer campaign 24507 · Owners notified July 1, 2024
Defect description
Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2024-2025 IC Bus CE SBUS school buses equipped with Intellipark Park Valve Modules (PVM). The rubber ball seal in the PVM may fracture and cause a leak, which can result in park brake failure or unexpected park brake engagement while driving.
Safety consequence
Park brake failure or unexpected park brake engagement while driving increases the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will replace the Intellipark PVM, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 01, 2024. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 24507.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
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