International is recalling certain 2023-2027 IC Bus CESB school buses due to potential overloading when fuel tanks are full, increasing crash risk. Owners will receive free suspension repairs by May 27, 2026.
An incorrect GVWR may lead to unintentionally overloading the bus, increasing the risk of a crash.
International is recalling 2023-2027 IC Bus CESB school buses because they may exceed weight limits when fuel tanks are full, raising crash risk. Owners should have dealers inspect suspension for free by May 2026.
The bus may exceed its weight limit when fuel tanks and fluid reservoirs are full, even while carrying the maximum number of passengers. This overloading increases the risk of a crash due to reduced stability.
School bus owners using International's 2023-2027 IC Bus CESB models are most at risk. The hazard affects buses when fuel tanks are full during normal operation.
Check for International IC Bus CESB school buses manufactured between 2023 and 2027. The recall applies to models that may exceed weight limits when fuel tanks are full.
Dealers will inspect and repair suspension as necessary at no cost by May 27, 2026.
Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed by May 27, 2026.
Dealers will inspect and repair suspension as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 27, 2026. Owners may contact International customer service at 1-800-448-7825. International's number for this recall is 25523.
The bus may exceed its weight limit when fuel tanks and fluid reservoirs are full, even while carrying the maximum number of passengers, increasing crash risk.
Check for International IC Bus CESB school buses manufactured between 2023 and 2027. The recall applies to models that may exceed weight limits when fuel tanks are full.
Dealers will inspect and repair suspension as necessary at no cost by May 27, 2026. Owners may also contact International customer service at 1-800-448-7825.
We’ve drafted a message you can send International to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 25V783000 — International International Hello, I own a International that is covered by recall 25V783000 from International. The official recall notice states: Dealers will inspect and repair suspension as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 27, 2026. Owners may contact International customer service at 1-800-448-7825. International's number for this recall is 25523. 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.