The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·25V783000·Announced 2026-01-11

2023-2027 IC Bus school buses recalled for weight rating defect

International Motors is recalling 2023-2027 IC Bus CESB school buses that may exceed their gross vehicle weight rating when fully loaded, increasing crash risk. Dealers will repair suspension components at no cost.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: This recall addresses a vehicle weight-rating issue affecting school buses with potential for overloading and increased crash risk. However, no crashes, injuries, or deaths have been reported, and the hazard is theoretical. Per the rubric, hazards without reported incidents score at most 3 (High).

Plain-English summary

International Motors, LLC is recalling certain 2023-2027 IC Bus CESB school buses. The affected buses may exceed their gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) when carrying the maximum number of occupants and when fuel tanks and fluid reservoirs are full.

The issue involves the vehicle's weight-carrying capacity. Exceeding the GVWR can lead to unintentional overloading of the bus, which increases the risk of a crash. Dealers will address this through inspection and repair of the suspension system as necessary.

This recall affects approximately 142 school buses. School buses are subject to heavy passenger loads, making weight safety critical for safe operation.

Owners should contact International Motors customer service at 1-800-448-7825 to arrange inspection and repair. All work will be performed at no cost. Notification letters are expected to be mailed by May 27, 2026. The recall reference number is 25523.

The recalled product

Product
2023 IC BUS CESB
Brand
IC BUS
Manufacturer
International Motors, LLC
Category
Vehicle — School Bus
Hazard
  • overweight
  • crash-risk
Affected units
142

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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