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HighNHTSA·25V880000·Announced 2025-12-18

IC Bus CECB Recall: Wheelchair Retraction Defect May Prevent Securing

International Motors is recalling 2026 IC Bus CECB vehicles because wheelchair retractors may fail to lock, increasing injury risk during transit.

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: The recall involves a structural safety defect (wheelchair restraint failure) that poses a risk of injury during transit, but no injuries or fatalities have been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

International Motors, LLC is recalling certain 2026 IC Bus CECB 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 or others. No specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

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 25527. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning February 9, 2026.

The recalled product

Product
IC BUS CECB
Brand
IC BUS
Manufacturer
International Motors, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Bus
Hazard
Affected units
2

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)

  • CECB

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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