Recall 25V703000: 2026 IC Bus Cesb

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

Report date
Oct 15, 2025
Vehicles affected
1,671
Models
1
Initiated by
Manufacturer

The problem

International Motors, LLC (International) is recalling certain 2026 IC Bus CESB school buses. The transmission shift actuator may not have been calibrated properly, preventing the transmission from shifting into reverse.

The risk

The school bus may be unable to move as needed on the road, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

Dealers will replace the shift actuator input shaft, 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 25520.

Affected vehicles

Details

NHTSA campaign
25V703000
Manufacturer campaign
25520
Manufacturer
International Motors, LLC
Owner letters
Dec 8, 2025
Components
Power train:automatic transmission:internal:clutches/bands:actuators/solenoids (Transmission & Drivetrain)

Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology