International 2027 IC Bus CESB: Unsecured Wheelchair Risk
International recalls 2027 IC Bus CESB school buses with faulty wheelchair retractors that may not lock, risking injury during transit. Owners must have retractors inspected and replaced free by dealers.
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 certain 2027 IC Bus CESB school buses because the wheelchair retractors may not lock properly, which can cause wheelchairs to move during transit and increase injury risk. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1342649-international-2027-ic-bus-cesb-unsecured-wheelchair-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1342649-international-2027-ic-bus-cesb-unsecured-wheelchair-risk · Updated October 8, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #26V364000
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“International 2027 IC Bus CESB: Unsecured Wheelchair Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1342649-international-2027-ic-bus-cesb-unsecured-wheelchair-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #26V364000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V364000).
Why it’s dangerous
The retractors may not lock securely, allowing wheelchairs to move during transit. This movement could cause the wheelchair to shift, potentially leading to injury.
Who’s affected
School bus owners with 2027 IC Bus CESB models are affected. Those who use wheelchairs on these buses are at higher risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2027 IC Bus CESB school buses. The issue affects specific models where wheelchair retractors might not lock properly.
- Brand
International- Category
Vehicle
What to do — step by step
Contact Dealer for Inspection
Dealers will inspect and replace the retractors at no cost to you.
Check Owner Notification
You should have received a notification letter mailed July 13, 2026.
What NHTSA says to do
Dealers will inspect and replace the retractors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 13, 2026. Owners may contact International's customer service at 1-800-448-7825. International's number for this recall is 26508.
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.
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- Official source: NHTSA Recall #26V364000 (June 4, 2026)
- 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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