2026 IC Bus Cecb recall: Wheelchair Restraint Retractor May Not Lock
Report received by NHTSA: Dec. 18, 2025.
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- What's recalled
International Motors, LLC (International) is recalling certain 2026 IC Bus CECB 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
2 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2026 IC Bus Cecb.
- 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
5 earlier NHTSA recalls for these models since Nov. 1, 2016:
- Sept. 25, 2025 2025-2026 IC Bus Cecb recall: Parking Brake May Unintentionally Activate (agency record)
- Sept. 25, 2025 2026 IC Bus Cecb recall: Windshield Wipers May Fail (agency record)
- Aug. 6, 2025 2017-2025 International MV, 2018-2025 IC Bus TC, 2018-2024 International 1300FBC and 2 more models recall: Brake Pressure Switch May Short and Cause Fire (agency record)
- March 20, 2025 2025 IC Bus Cecb recall: Headlight Low Beams May Fail/FMVSS 108 (agency record)
- Feb. 8, 2024 2024-2025 International HV, 2024-2025 International MV, 2024 IC Bus Cecb and 3 more models recall: Steering Gear Assembled Incorrectly (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 25527. 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 Cecb 2026
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 25V880000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | International Motors, LLC |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY |
| Report received by NHTSA | Dec. 18, 2025 |
| Potentially affected | 2 vehicles |
| Manufacturer's recall number | 25527 |
| “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