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Vehicles/Commercial Vehicles

2026 IC Bus CESB School Buses Recalled for Transmission Shift Issue

Agency Publication Date: October 15, 2025
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Summary

International Motors, LLC is recalling 1,671 of its 2026 IC Bus CESB school buses because the transmission shift actuator may have been incorrectly calibrated. This calibration error can prevent the bus from shifting into reverse. Dealers will replace the transmission shift actuator input shaft at no cost to owners to ensure the vehicle can shift gears properly.

Risk

If the school bus cannot shift into reverse, it may be unable to maneuver as needed on the road or in traffic, which increases the risk of a crash.

What You Should Do

  1. This recall involves 2026 IC Bus CESB school buses where the transmission shift actuator may not have been calibrated properly, preventing the vehicle from shifting into reverse.
  2. Contact International customer service at 1-800-448-7825 to confirm if your specific vehicle is affected by this recall (reference International recall number 25520).
  3. Schedule an appointment with an authorized dealer to have the shift actuator input shaft replaced free of charge.
  4. Call the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov for additional information regarding this safety recall.

Your Remedy Options

๐Ÿ”งFree Repair

Free replacement of the shift actuator input shaft.

How to: Dealers will replace the shift actuator input shaft, free of charge. Owners may contact International customer service at 1-800-448-7825.

Affected Products

Product: 2026 IC Bus CESB
Part / Model:
CESB

Manufacturer recall number 25520. Potentially 1,671 units affected.

Additional Information

Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Recall ID: 25V703000
Status: Active
Manufacturer: International Motors, LLC
Sold By: International Motors authorized dealers
Units Affected: 1,671 vehicles(24% estimated defective)
Park Vehicle: No
Park Outside: No
OTA Update: No
Product Type: Vehicle (V)
Recall Classification: Safety Defect
Owner Notification Date: December 8, 2025
Distributed To: Nationwide
Manufacturer Recall #: 25520
Agency Last Updated: December 10, 2025

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: NHTSA Notice ยท Raw API Response