International recalls 2016-2024 IC Bus CESB school buses due to brake pressure switch electrical short causing fire risk while driving or parked. Owners must park away from structures until repair.
An electrical short in the brake pressure switch can overheat the circuit and increase the risk of a fire while driving or parked.
International is recalling certain 2016-2024 IC Bus CESB school buses because a brake pressure switch can leak brake fluid, causing electrical shorts that may lead to fire while driving or parked. This hazard affects school bus owners who need to park away from structures until the repair is complete.
The brake pressure switch assembly may leak brake fluid into its electrical components, causing an electrical short-circuit. This short can overheat the circuit and increase fire risk while the bus is moving or parked.
School bus owners with 2016-2024 International IC Bus CESB models are most at risk. The hazard primarily affects vehicles used for school transportation.
Check for 2016-2024 International IC Bus CESB school buses. The recall was notified to owners via mail on December 15, 2025.
Owners must park the bus outside and away from buildings until the repair is complete.
Call 1-800-448-7825 to schedule the free repair with a silicone black jumper harness.
Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will install a silicone black jumper harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 15, 2025. Owners may contact International customer service at 1-800-448-7825. International's number for this recall is 25510. Vehicles previously repaired under 23V398 will need to have the new remedy completed.
The brake pressure switch assembly may leak brake fluid into electrical components, causing electrical shorts that can overheat and lead to fire.
Yes, you must park the bus away from structures until the repair is complete.
Check if your bus is a 2016-2024 International IC Bus CESB model. Owners received notification letters by mail on December 15, 2025.
The recall does not specify a deadline for the repair, but owners must complete it before the next service.
We’ve drafted a message you can send International to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 25V503000 — International International Hello, I own a International that is covered by recall 25V503000 from International. The official recall notice states: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will install a silicone black jumper harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 15, 2025. Owners may contact International customer service at 1-800-448-7825. International's number for this recall is 25510. Vehicles previously repaired under 23V398 will need to have the new remedy completed. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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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.
