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2026 IC Bus CECB Recall: Inoperative Windshield Wiper Hazard

International Motors recalls certain 2026 IC Bus CECB commercial buses due to a wiper module failure risk. Dealers will inspect and replace the part free of charge.

🇺🇸 NHTSA recall #25V641000VehicleIC Bus ›
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What happened, in plain English

International Motors, LLC is recalling certain 2026 IC Bus CECB commercial buses because the weld on the crank shaft assembly may fail. This defect can prevent the left-side windshield wiper from working, which reduces visibility and increases crash risk. Dealers will inspect and replace the windshield wiper module for free. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1365058-2026-ic-bus-cecb-recall-inoperative-windshield-wiper-hazard.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1365058-2026-ic-bus-cecb-recall-inoperative-windshield-wiper-hazard · Updated October 9, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #25V641000

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“2026 IC Bus CECB Recall: Inoperative Windshield Wiper Hazard.” GovInfoNow, updated October 9, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1365058-2026-ic-bus-cecb-recall-inoperative-windshield-wiper-hazard. Based on NHTSA recall #25V641000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V641000).

Why it’s dangerous

The weld on the crank shaft assembly may fail, which prevents the left-side windshield wiper from working. An inoperative wiper reduces the driver's ability to see out of the windshield, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.

Who’s affected

Owners of certain 2026 IC Bus CECB commercial buses are affected by this recall. Drivers are at increased risk of a crash if the left-side wiper fails to operate during adverse weather conditions.

How to tell if you have this one

This recall applies to certain 2026 IC Bus CECB commercial buses manufactured by International Motors, LLC. Owners can check if their vehicle is included by searching for the Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) on NHTSA.gov starting November 17, 2025.

  • Brand
    IC Bus
  • Category
    Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy

What to do — step by step

  1. Contact Dealer or Service Center

    Dealers will inspect and replace the windshield wiper module free of charge.

  2. Check for Notification Letter

    Owner notification letters were mailed on October 27, 2025.

  3. Contact Customer Service

    Owners may contact International customer service at 1-800-448-7825 for more information.

Official remedy

What NHTSA says to do

Dealers will inspect and replace the windshield wiper module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 27, 2025. Owners may contact International customer service at 1-800-448-7825. International's number for this recall is 25516. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on November 17, 2025.

How this recall unfolded

Recall timeline

Owners were mailed letters 32 days after NHTSA received the defect report.

1. NHTSA received the defect report: Sep 25, 202512. Owner letters mailed: Oct 27, 202523. Added to GovInfoNow: Oct 9, 2026320252026
  1. NHTSA received the defect report
  2. Owner letters mailed
  3. Added to GovInfoNow

Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.

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  • Official source: NHTSA Recall #25V641000 (September 25, 2025)
  • Plain-language summary written by qwen3.6:35b-a3b on October 9, 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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