International 2025 IC Bus CECB: Headlight Failure Risk
International recalls 2025 IC Bus CECB buses with halogen headlights that turn off low beams when high beams are activated, violating safety standards. Owners must update BCM software for free.
Use caution until it’s fixed
Headlight low beam failure can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
What happened, in plain English
International is recalling certain 2025 IC Bus CECB buses because halogen headlights turn off low beams when high beams are activated. This reduces visibility and increases crash risk. Owners must update the body control module software for free. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1342121-international-2025-ic-bus-cecb-headlight-failure-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1342121-international-2025-ic-bus-cecb-headlight-failure-risk · Updated October 8, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #25V177000
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“International 2025 IC Bus CECB: Headlight Failure Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1342121-international-2025-ic-bus-cecb-headlight-failure-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #25V177000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V177000).
Why it’s dangerous
When high beams are turned on, the low beams automatically shut off. This creates a dangerous situation where the driver cannot see properly at night, increasing the risk of collisions with other vehicles.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2025 International IC Bus CECB buses with halogen headlights are affected. Drivers using these buses are most at risk due to reduced nighttime visibility.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2025 International IC Bus CECB has halogen headlights. The recall was issued for specific models sold starting in 2025.
- Brand
International- Category
Vehicle
What to do — step by step
Update Body Control Module Software
Dealers will update the body control module software for free to fix the headlight issue.
Contact Customer Service
Call International customer service at 1-800-448-7825 to get assistance with the recall.
What NHTSA says to do
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 25503.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
Owners were mailed letters 39 days after NHTSA received the defect report.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Owner letters mailed
- Added to GovInfoNow
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The headlight system fails to stay on when high beams are activated, violating Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 108.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #25V177000 (March 20, 2025)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 8, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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