2027 IC Bus Cesb recall: Wheelchair Restraint Retractor May Not Lock
Report received by NHTSA: June 4, 2026.
Built by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's official records. No AI wrote this page. Updated Nov. 4, 2026.
- What's recalled
International Motors, LLC (International) is recalling certain 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
71 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 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
154 earlier NHTSA recalls by International Motors, LLC since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- May 28, 2026 2026-2027 IC Bus Evsb recall: Drive Motor May Detach
- May 11, 2026 2026-2027 International HV recall: Delayed Service Brake Release/FMVSS 121 (agency record)
- April 9, 2026 International Motors, LLC recall: High Voltage Disconnect Switch May Fail (agency record)
- March 19, 2026 International Motors, LLC recall: Body Panel Joint Incorrectly Attached/FMVSS 221 (agency record)
- Feb. 26, 2026 International Motors, LLC recall: Brake Lines May Become Damaged and Leak (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, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 13, 2026. Owners may contact International's customer service at 1-800-448-7825. International's number for this recall is 26508.
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 2027
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26V364000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | International Motors, LLC |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY |
| Report received by NHTSA | June 4, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 71 vehicles |
| Manufacturer's recall number | 26508 |
| “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