2026 IC Bus CECB Recall: Unsecured Wheelchair Risk
International Motors recalls 2026 IC Bus CECB buses due to wheelchair retractor defects. Dealers will inspect and replace retractors free of charge.
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An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
What happened, in plain English
International Motors, LLC is recalling certain 2026 IC Bus CECB buses because the wheelchair restraint retractors may not lock properly. This defect allows a wheelchair to move during transit, which increases the risk of injury to the passenger. Owners will receive notification letters starting February 16, 2026. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1365059-2026-ic-bus-cecb-recall-unsecured-wheelchair-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1365059-2026-ic-bus-cecb-recall-unsecured-wheelchair-risk · Updated October 9, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #25V880000
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“2026 IC Bus CECB Recall: Unsecured Wheelchair Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 9, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1365059-2026-ic-bus-cecb-recall-unsecured-wheelchair-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #25V880000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V880000).
Why it’s dangerous
The retractors designed to hold the wheelchair in place may fail to lock. If this happens, the wheelchair is not properly secured and can move around during transit, potentially causing serious injury to the occupant.
Who’s affected
Owners and operators of 2026 IC Bus CECB buses equipped with adaptive mobility equipment are affected. Passengers using wheelchairs on these vehicles are at risk of injury if the restraint fails to secure the chair.
How to tell if you have this one
This recall applies to 2026 IC Bus CECB buses. You can determine if your vehicle is affected by checking the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) on NHTSA.gov, which will be searchable beginning February 9, 2026.
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What to do — step by step
Wait for Notification
Owner notification letters are scheduled to be mailed starting February 16, 2026.
Contact Dealer for Repair
Dealers will inspect the retractors and replace them as necessary at no charge to you.
Call Customer Service
For more information, contact International's customer service at 1-800-448-7825 and reference recall number 25527.
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 25527. 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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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 #25V880000 (December 18, 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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