2026-2027 IC Bus Cesb recall: Wheelchair Restraint Retractor May Not Lock
Report received by NHTSA: Dec. 18, 2025.
Built by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's official records. No AI wrote this page. Updated Nov. 6, 2026.
- What's recalled
International Motors, LLC (International) is recalling certain 2026-2027 IC Bus CESB school buses. The retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured.
- The risk
An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
- Who's affected
627 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2026-2027 IC Bus Cesb.
- Compared with
International Motors, LLC has 12 NHTSA recalls in 2026 so far, compared with 26 in all of 2025.
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- Before this
44 earlier NHTSA recalls for these models since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- Nov. 13, 2025 2023-2027 IC Bus Cesb recall: Incorrect GVWR May Lead to Unintentionally Overloading School Bus
- Oct. 15, 2025 2026 IC Bus Cesb recall: Transmission May Not Shift into Reverse (agency record)
- Sept. 25, 2025 2024-2026 IC Bus Cesb recall: Parking Brake May Unintentionally Activate (agency record)
- Sept. 25, 2025 2026 IC Bus Cesb recall: Windshield Wipers May Fail (agency record)
- Sept. 4, 2025 2016-2026 IC Bus Cesb, 2016-2021 IC Bus Resb recall: Missing Underfloor Reinforcement/FMVSS 210, 222 (agency record)
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
Dealers will inspect and replace the retractors as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed 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.
NHTSA's record, word for word
- Check it yourself
NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether a specific vehicle has an open recall.
Models in this recall
- IC Bus Cesb 2026-2027
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 25V879000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | International Motors, LLC |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY |
| Report received by NHTSA | Dec. 18, 2025 |
| Potentially affected | 627 vehicles |
| Manufacturer's recall number | 25526 |
| “Do not drive” warning | No |
| Fire risk when parked (“park outside”) | No |
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall records (public domain). NHTSA's record