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SevereNHTSA·25V703000·Announced 2025-10-15

International Recalls 2026 IC Bus CESB School Buses for Transmission Defect

International is recalling 2026 IC Bus CESB school buses because a transmission shift actuator may not be calibrated properly, preventing reverse gear engagement.

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: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (transmission shift actuator) that prevents reverse gear engagement, explicitly increasing the risk of a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural vehicle defects.

Plain-English summary

International Motors, LLC is recalling certain 2026 IC Bus CESB school buses. The recall addresses a defect where the transmission shift actuator may not have been calibrated properly. This issue can prevent the transmission from shifting into reverse.

The defect increases the risk of a crash because the school bus may be unable to move as needed on the road. No specific number of affected units is provided in the source text, but the recall covers the 2026 model year for the IC Bus CESB.

Dealers will replace the shift actuator input shaft free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 8, 2025. Owners may contact International customer service at 1-800-448-7825. International's number for this recall is 25520.

The recalled product

Product
IC BUS CESB
Brand
IC BUS
Manufacturer
International Motors, LLC
Category
Vehicle — School Bus
Hazard
Affected units
1,671

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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