2026 IC Bus CECB Recalled for Wheelchair Restraint Defect

Agency Publication Date: December 18, 2025

Summary

International Motors, LLC is recalling 2 affected 2026 IC Bus CECB buses because the wheelchair restraint retractors may fail to lock. This defect prevents wheelchairs from being properly secured within the vehicle during transit. Dealers will inspect the retractors and replace them if necessary at no charge to the owner.

Risk

An unsecured wheelchair can move unexpectedly while the bus is in motion or during sudden stops, which increases the risk of injury to the wheelchair occupant and other passengers.

What You Should Do

The recall affects two 2026 IC Bus CECB buses equipped with specific wheelchair restraint retractors that may not lock correctly.
Check if your vehicle is affected by searching your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) on NHTSA.gov or by contacting International Motors customer service at 1-800-448-7825 regarding recall number 25527.
If your bus is part of the recall, contact an authorized International or IC Bus dealer to schedule a free inspection and replacement of the wheelchair restraint retractors.
Call the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov/recalls for further information regarding this safety campaign.

Your Remedy Options

Free Repair

Free dealer inspection and replacement

How to: Dealers will inspect and replace the retractors as necessary, free of charge.

Affected Products

Product: 2026 IC Bus CECB

Part / Model:

CECB

Manufacturer recall number 25527; Only 2 units affected.

Additional Information

Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Recall ID: 25V880000

Status: Active

Manufacturer: International Motors, LLC

Sold By: authorized IC Bus dealers

Units Affected: 2 vehicles(50% estimated defective)

Park Vehicle: No

Park Outside: No

OTA Update: No

Product Type: Vehicle (V)

Recall Classification: Safety Defect

Owner Notification Date: February 16, 2026

Distributed To: Nationwide

Manufacturer Recall #: 25527

Agency Last Updated: February 17, 2026

Were You Affected by This Recall?

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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 · Raw API Response

Summary

What You Should Do

The recall affects two 2026 IC Bus CECB buses equipped with specific wheelchair restraint retractors that may not lock correctly.

Check if your vehicle is affected by searching your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) on NHTSA.gov or by contacting International Motors customer service at 1-800-448-7825 regarding recall number 25527.

If your bus is part of the recall, contact an authorized International or IC Bus dealer to schedule a free inspection and replacement of the wheelchair restraint retractors.

Call the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov/recalls for further information regarding this safety campaign.

Additional Information

Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Recall ID: 25V880000

Status: Active

Manufacturer: International Motors, LLC

Sold By: authorized IC Bus dealers

Units Affected: 2 vehicles(50% estimated defective)

Park Vehicle: No

Park Outside: No

OTA Update: No

Product Type: Vehicle (V)

Recall Classification: Safety Defect

Owner Notification Date: February 16, 2026

Distributed To: Nationwide

Manufacturer Recall #: 25527

Agency Last Updated: February 17, 2026