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HighNHTSA·25V783000·Announced 2025-11-13

School buses recalled because the weight rating may be exceeded when full

International Motors is recalling 142 model year 2023-2027 IC Bus CESB school buses because the bus may exceed its Gross Vehicle Weight Rating when fully occupied with full tanks.

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: Scored 3 under the risk-of-harm criterion: the record identifies an incorrect weight rating with a stated crash risk, and reports no injuries.

Plain-English summary

International Motors is recalling certain 2023-2027 IC Bus CESB school buses under NHTSA campaign 25V783000.

While carrying the maximum number of occupants, the bus may exceed its Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) when the fuel tank and fluid reservoirs are full. International states that an incorrect GVWR may lead to unintentionally overloading the bus, increasing the risk of a crash.

The potential number of units affected is 142. The component is listed as equipment labels.

Dealers will inspect and repair the suspension as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on 27 May 2026. Owners may contact International customer service at 1-800-448-7825, quoting recall number 25523.

The recalled product

Product
IC BUS CESB
Brand
IC BUS
Manufacturer
International Motors, LLC
Category
Vehicle — School bus
Hazard
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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