01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS
2026 Ic Bus Cecb recall campaigns
NHTSA 26V461000
- Component
- STRUCTURE
- Report received
- July 16, 2026
- Potential units
- 50campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: 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.".
Why it matters: The body panels may separate during a crash, reducing structural integrity and increasing the risk of injury.
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.
Owner notification: September 8, 2026 · Filing manufacturer: International Motors, LLC
NHTSA 25V880000
- Component
- EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
- Report received
- December 18, 2025
- Potential units
- 2campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: International Motors, LLC (International) is recalling certain 2026 IC Bus CECB buses. The retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured.
Why it matters: An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
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 25527. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning February 9, 2026.
Owner notification: February 16, 2026 · Filing manufacturer: International Motors, LLC
NHTSA 25V647000
- Component
- PARKING BRAKE
- Report received
- September 25, 2025
- Potential units
- 14campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: 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.
Why it matters: Unintended activation of the parking brake while driving increases the risk of a crash.
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.
Owner notification: November 17, 2025 · Filing manufacturer: International Motors, LLC
NHTSA 25V641000
- Component
- VISIBILITY
- Report received
- September 25, 2025
- Potential units
- 3campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: International Motors, LLC (International) is recalling certain 2026 IC Bus CECB commercial buses. The weld on the crank shaft assembly may fail, preventing the the left-side wiper from working.
Why it matters: An inoperative wiper can reduce the driver's ability to see out of the windshield, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the windshield wiper module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 27, 2025. Owners may contact International customer service at 1-800-448-7825. International's number for this recall is 25516. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on November 17, 2025.
Owner notification: October 27, 2025 · Filing manufacturer: International Motors, LLC
02 / COMPONENT BREADTH