NHTSA lists 1 complaints for the 2025 IC BUS Cesb, 0 of them mention a crash and 0 mention a fire. 0 complaints mention an injury, with 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported.
Data build 2026-10-09.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as IC BUS CESB.
Recalls
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Date: 2026-07-16. Systems: STRUCTURE.
Defect: International Motors, LLC (International) is recalling certain 2025-2027 IC Bus EVSB and CESB school buses. The driver's window panel and entrance door vertical joints may have been attached without sufficient epoxy coverage. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 221, "School Bus Body Joint Strength."
Consequence: The body panels may separate during a crash, reducing structural integrity and increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will install rivets along the driver's side window seam and entrance door seam, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 8, 2026. Owners may contact International's customer service at 1-800-448-7825. International's number for this recall is 26511.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2026-03-19. Systems: STRUCTURE.
Defect: International Motors, LLC (International) is recalling certain 2023-2027 IC Bus CESB and 2025-2027 IC Bus EVSB school buses. The body panel joint may have been attached without sufficient epoxy coverage. As such these vehicle fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 221, "School Bus Body Joint Strength."
Consequence: The body panels may separate during a crash, reducing structural integrity and increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and repair the interior vertical joint as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 4, 2026. Owners may contact International's customer service at 1-800-448-7825. International's number for this recall is 26504. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 11, 2026.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2026-02-26. Systems: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC.
Defect: International Motors, LLC (International) is recalling certain 2023-2027 IC Bus CESB school buses. The brake lines may have been installed with incorrect hardware, which can result in brake line damage and cause a leak.
Consequence: A brake fluid leak can extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the brake lines and brake line retainers as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 27, 2026. Owners may contact International's customer service at 1-800-448-7825. International's number for this recall is 26502. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning April 20, 2026.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2025-11-13. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
Defect: International Motors, LLC (International) is recalling certain 2023-2027 IC Bus CESB school buses. While carrying the maximum number of occupants, the bus may exceed Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) when the fuel tank and fluid reservoirs are full.
Consequence: An incorrect GVWR may lead to unintentionally overloading the bus, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and repair suspension as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 27, 2026. Owners may contact International customer service at 1-800-448-7825. International's number for this recall is 25523.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2025-09-25. Systems: PARKING BRAKE.
Defect: International Motors, LLC (International) is recalling certain 2024-2026 IC Bus CESB school buses. A tire may contact and damage the air dryer discharge line, causing an air leak and the unintentional activation of the parking brake.
Consequence: Unintended activation of the parking brake while driving increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect, replace, and reroute the lines as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 17, 2025. Owners may contact International customer service at 1-800-448-7825. International's number for this recall is 25517.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2025-09-04. Systems: STRUCTURE.
Defect: International Motors, LLC (International) is recalling certain 2016-2026 IC Bus CESB and 2016-2021 RESB school buses. The underfloor reinforcement may not have been installed, compromising the structural integrity of the buses. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages" and 222, "School (excerpt)
Consequence: Reduced structural integrity may increase the risk of injury in a crash. (excerpt)
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and install a reinforcement channel as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 8, 2025. Owners may contact International customer service at 1-800-448-7825. International's number for this recall is 25514. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2025-08-12. Systems: PARKING BRAKE.
Defect: International Motors, LLC (International) is recalling certain 2024-2026 IC Bus CESB and 2025 EVSB school buses. The tension spring may corrode and break, disengaging the barking brake.
Consequence: A parking brake that is not engaged as expected when the driver releases the brakes may allow the vehicle to rollaway, increasing the risk of crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the parking brake cable and adjust the parking brake, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 6, 2025. Owners may contact International customer service at 1-800-448-7825. International's number for this recall is 25511.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2025-05-15. Systems: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY, PARKING BRAKE.
Defect: International Motors, LLC (International) is recalling certain 2025-2026 IC Bus CESB school buses. The parking brake can be released when the wheelchair platform lift is deployed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 403, "Platform Lift Systems."
Consequence: A bus that moves while the platform lift is in operation increases the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the dash electronic control unit (DECU) module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 16, 2025. Owners may contact International customer service at 1-800-448-7825. International's number for this recall is 25506.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2025-04-22. Systems: SEAT BELTS.
Defect: International Motors, LLC (International) is recalling certain 2025-2026 IC CESB and 2025 EVSB school buses. The driver's seat belt anchor bolt may come loose.
Consequence: A loose seat belt may not properly restrain the driver in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will install spacers and tighten the seat belt anchor bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 2, 2025. Owners may contact International customer service at 1-800-448-7825. International's number for this recall is 25504.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2025-03-20. Systems: EXTERIOR LIGHTING.
Defect: International Motors, LLC (International) is recalling certain 2025-2026 IC Bus CESB school buses equipped with halogen headlights. When the high beams are activated, the low beams turn off. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Consequence: Headlight low beam failure can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the body control module (BCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 28, 2025. Owners may contact International customer service at 1-800-448-7825. International's number for this recall is 25502.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Manufacturer communications
44 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system| System | Count |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 13 |
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| STRUCTURE | 11 |
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| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 10 |
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| ENGINE | 4 |
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| POWER TRAIN | 3 |
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| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | 1 |
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| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 1 |
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| LANE DEPARTURE | 1 |
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11035955
Date: 2026-07-20. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.
This document provides guidance for troubleshooting issues with the entrance door of the Next Gen CE Bus. While the primary focus is on achieving a properly adjusted latching entrance door, it also includes additional helpful tips. Please note that this document is not exhaustive and only addresses
11035942
Date: 2026-07-07. Type: Service Campaign. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
This document will guide the user through installing 12V disconnect label to the battery door.
11034400
Date: 2026-06-15. Type: Service Campaign. Systems: STRUCTURE.
Certain 2025 thru 2027 IC Busa ? CE Series school buses and IC Busa ? Electric CE Series school buses entrance doors may fall out of adjustment over time and with use. A door that is not adjusted properly may result in an improperly closed door and trigger an open door warning light on the dashb
11033229
Date: 2026-05-22. Type: Service Campaign. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Certain InternationalA? trucks and IC BusTM CE Series buses may have out of date BCM programing that may cause erroneous fault codes after a vehicle sits for 2 or 3 days.
11033278
Date: 2026-05-20. Type: Service Campaign. Systems: STRUCTURE.
Entrance door set screw may loosen over time and with use.
11033288
Date: 2026-05-04. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.
This document will guide the user through adding a water deflector above the exterior entrance door switch for all Next Gen Buses MY2024 through MY2026
11032517
Date: 2026-04-29. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
VIN and Incomplete Vehicle Document Label Replacement Procedure
11032466
Date: 2026-04-24. Type: Service Campaign. Systems: STRUCTURE.
Entrance door set screw may loosen over time and with use.
11032498
Date: 2026-04-23. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
This document provides guidance for assessing the feasibility of implementing a customer-requested change to an engine or vehicle parameter/feature. Customer requested changes will be approved in accordance with the requirements specified in 40 CFR Part 1037 to ensure continued compliance with green
11032516
Date: 2026-04-23. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
This article provides step-by-step guidance for troubleshooting issues with Techline Connect software.