Use cautionVehicle recall · NHTSA · Published November 13, 2025
International IC Bus CESB 2023-2027 Recall: Risk of Overloading and Crash
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.
“International IC Bus CESB 2023-2027 Recall: Risk of Overloading and Crash.” GovInfoNow, updated August 17, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/81403-international-ic-bus-cesb-2023-2027-recall-risk-of-overloading. Based on NHTSA recall #25V783000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V783000).
NHTSA announced on November 13, 2025, that International Motors is recalling 2023-2027 IC Bus CESB school buses due to an incorrect GVWR that may lead to overloading and a crash risk. Dealers will inspect and repair the suspension free of charge.
How to tell if you have it
IC BUS CESB, 2023-2027
What to do
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.
The hazard
According to NHTSA, while carrying the maximum number of occupants, the bus may exceed Gross Vehicle Weight Rating when the fuel tank and fluid reservoirs are full. An incorrect GVWR may lead to unintentionally overloading the bus, increasing the risk of a crash.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show International Motors has issued 41 other recalls since October 31, 2024. Other recent recalls include an inoperative wipers issue for 2027 HV Trucks (August 6, 2026), a structural safety risk for 2025-2027 IC Bus CECB (July 16, 2026), and a fire risk from electrical short circuit for 2021-2027 MV/HV Vehicles (July 16, 2026). Recent similar product recalls include an unsecured wheelchair risk for Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 (December 9, 2025), a fuel leak fire risk for the same model (August 10, 2026), and a seat belt anchor risk for Thomas Built SAF-T-LINER HDX2 (April 20, 2026).
How to tell if you have this one
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.
Brand
International
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Contact Dealer for Inspection
Dealers will inspect and repair suspension as necessary at no cost by May 27, 2026.
May 27, 2026
Check for Notification Letter
Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed by May 27, 2026.
May 27, 2026
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
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.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
1NHTSA received the defect report
2Owner letters expected (expected, per the notice)
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Take action
Contact International
We’ve drafted a message you can send International to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 25V783000 — International IC Bus CESB 2023-2027 Recall: Risk of Overloading and Crash
Hello,
I own a International IC Bus CESB 2023-2027 Recall: Risk of Overloading and Crash 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.
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.
Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 17, 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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