The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·25V879000·Announced 2025-12-18

IC Bus CESB School Buses Recalled for Wheelchair Retractor Defect

International Motors is recalling 2026-2027 IC Bus CESB school buses because wheelchair retractors may not lock, increasing injury risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

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: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect where a wheelchair may not be secured, creating a risk of injury during transit, but no injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

International Motors, LLC is recalling certain 2026-2027 IC Bus CESB school buses. The defect involves wheelchair retractors that may not lock, which prevents the wheelchair from being properly secured.

An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury to the occupant.

Dealers will inspect and replace the retractors as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 16, 2026. Owners may contact International's customer service at 1-800-448-7825. International's number for this recall is 25526. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning February 9, 2026.

The recalled product

Product
IC BUS CESB
Brand
IC BUS
Manufacturer
International Motors, LLC
Category
Vehicle — School Bus
Hazard
Affected units
627

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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