International recalls certain 2016-2026 IC Bus CESB school buses due to potential structural weakness that could increase crash injury risk. Owners must have their vehicles inspected by dealers for a free reinforcement channel installation.
Reduced structural integrity may increase the risk of injury in a crash.
International is recalling 2016-2026 IC Bus CESB school buses because the underfloor reinforcement might not be properly installed, which could lead to increased injury risk in a crash. This affects school buses that were sold between 2016 and 2026. Owners should contact dealers for a free inspection and possible reinforcement.
The underfloor reinforcement may not have been installed correctly, weakening the bus's structure. This could cause the bus to fail safety standards during a crash, increasing the risk of injury for occupants.
School bus owners who purchased International IC Bus CESB models from 2016 to 2026 are affected. Drivers and passengers on these buses face the highest risk during crashes.
Check your school bus for the model year 2016-2026 and the IC Bus CESB designation. The recall covers International school buses that were sold between 2016 and 2026.
Dealers will inspect your bus and install a free reinforcement channel if needed.
You should have received a notification letter by December 8, 2025.
Dealers will inspect and install a reinforcement channel as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 8, 2025. Owners may contact International customer service at 1-800-448-7825. International's number for this recall is 25514.
The underfloor reinforcement may not have been installed properly, compromising the bus's structural integrity and failing to meet federal safety standards.
Check if your International school bus was purchased between 2016 and 2026 and has the IC Bus CESB model designation.
Contact an International dealer for a free inspection and possible installation of a reinforcement channel.
We’ve drafted a message you can send International to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 25V580000 — International International Hello, I own a International that is covered by recall 25V580000 from International. The official recall notice states: Dealers will inspect and install a reinforcement channel as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 8, 2025. Owners may contact International customer service at 1-800-448-7825. International's number for this recall is 25514. 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.
