The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·25V522000·Announced 2025-08-12

IC Bus school bus parking brake springs may corrode and break

International is recalling certain 2024-2026 IC Bus CESB and 2025 EVSB school buses because the parking brake tension spring may corrode and break, disengaging the parking brake. 3,230 buses affected.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: Structural braking defect: a corroded spring can disengage the parking brake and allow a school bus to roll away.

Plain-English summary

International Motors, LLC is recalling certain 2024-2026 IC Bus CESB and 2025 EVSB school buses. The action covers 3,230 vehicles.

The tension spring may corrode and break, disengaging the parking brake. According to the manufacturer, a parking brake that is not engaged as expected when the driver releases the brakes may allow the vehicle to roll away, increasing the risk of a crash.

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.

The recalled product

Product
IC BUS CESB, EVSB
Brand
IC BUS
Manufacturer
International Motors, LLC
Category
Vehicle — School bus
Hazard
Affected units
3,230

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • CESB
  • EVSB

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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