International 2026-2027 IC Bus CESB: Unsecured Wheelchair Risk
International recalls certain 2026-2027 IC Bus CESB school buses due to wheelchair retractors that may not lock, risking injury during transit. Owners should contact customer service for free replacement.
Use caution until it’s fixed
An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
What happened, in plain English
International is recalling specific 2026-2027 IC Bus CESB school buses because wheelchair retractors might not lock properly, which could cause the wheelchair to move during transit and lead to injury. This affects school bus owners who use wheelchairs with these vehicles. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1342578-international-2026-2027-ic-bus-cesb-unsecured-wheelchair-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1342578-international-2026-2027-ic-bus-cesb-unsecured-wheelchair-risk · Updated October 8, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #25V879000
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“International 2026-2027 IC Bus CESB: Unsecured Wheelchair Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1342578-international-2026-2027-ic-bus-cesb-unsecured-wheelchair-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #25V879000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V879000).
Why it’s dangerous
The wheelchair retractors may not lock securely, allowing the wheelchair to shift during bus movement. This movement could cause the wheelchair to tip or slide, increasing the risk of injury to the passenger.
Who’s affected
School bus owners using the recalled 2026-2027 IC Bus CESB models with wheelchair retractors are most at risk. The hazard primarily impacts individuals who require wheelchair mobility during school bus trips.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your school bus is a 2026-2027 model with the IC Bus CESB series. The vehicle identification number (VIN) can be found on the bus and checked via NHTSA.gov starting February 9, 2026.
- Brand
International- Category
Vehicle
What to do — step by step
Contact Customer Service
Call International's customer service at 1-800-448-7825 to arrange free replacement of the retractors.
Verify VIN
Check your vehicle's VIN on NHTSA.gov starting February 9, 2026 to confirm if your bus is affected.
February 9, 2026
What NHTSA says to do
Dealers will inspect and replace the retractors as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 16, 2026. Owners may contact International's customer service at 1-800-448-7825. International's number for this recall is 25526. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning February 9, 2026.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
Owners were mailed letters 2 months 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.
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- Official source: NHTSA Recall #25V879000 (December 18, 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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