The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·25V646000·Announced 2025-09-25

School bus tire can damage air line activating the parking brake

International is recalling certain 2024-2026 IC Bus CESB school buses because a tire may contact and damage the air dryer discharge line, causing an air leak that unintentionally applies the parking brake.

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: Rubric level 4 covers structural vehicle defects: physical damage to an air line can apply the parking brake while a school bus is moving, taking control away from the driver.

Plain-English summary

International Motors, LLC is recalling certain 2024-2026 IC Bus CESB school buses. About 11,952 units are potentially affected.

A tire may contact and damage the air dryer discharge line, causing an air leak and the unintentional activation of the parking brake.

NHTSA states that unintended activation of the parking brake while driving increases the risk of a crash.

Dealers will inspect, replace and reroute the lines as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 17, 2025. Owners may contact International customer service at 1-800-448-7825, or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
IC BUS CESB
Brand
IC BUS
Manufacturer
International Motors, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Parking brake
Hazard
Affected units
11,952

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 (1)

  • CESB

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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