International 2025-2026 IC Bus CESB: Headlight Failure Risk
International recalls certain 2025-2026 IC Bus CESB school buses with halogen headlights that turn off low beams when high beams are activated, violating federal safety standards.
Use caution until it’s fixed
Headlight low beam failure can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
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What happened, in plain English
International is recalling 2025-2026 IC Bus CESB school buses with halogen headlights that turn off low beams when high beams are activated. This can reduce visibility and increase crash risk, so owners must update the BCM software to fix the issue. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/82032-international-2025-2026-ic-bus-cesb-headlight-failure-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/82032-international-2025-2026-ic-bus-cesb-headlight-failure-risk · Updated September 23, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #25V176000
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“International 2025-2026 IC Bus CESB: Headlight Failure Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated September 23, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/82032-international-2025-2026-ic-bus-cesb-headlight-failure-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #25V176000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V176000).
Why it’s dangerous
When high beams are turned on, the low beams automatically shut off. This creates a dangerous situation where the driver cannot see properly during nighttime or low-light conditions, increasing crash risk.
Who’s affected
School bus owners with 2025-2026 IC Bus CESB models using halogen headlights are most at risk. The hazard affects vehicles that fail to meet federal visibility standards.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2025-2026 IC Bus CESB school bus has halogen headlights. The recall covers vehicles that turn off low beams when high beams are activated.
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What to do — step by step
Update BCM Software
Dealers will update the body control module software for free to fix the headlight issue.
Contact Customer Service
Call International customer service at 1-800-448-7825 to get help with the recall.
What NHTSA says to do
Dealers will update the body control module (BCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 28, 2025. Owners may contact International customer service at 1-800-448-7825. International's number for this recall is 25502.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
Owners were mailed letters 39 days after NHTSA received the defect report.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Owner letters mailed
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Contact International
We’ve drafted a message you can send International to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 25V176000 — International 2025-2026 IC Bus CESB: Headlight Failure Risk Hello, I own a International 2025-2026 IC Bus CESB: Headlight Failure Risk that is covered by recall 25V176000 from International. The official recall notice states: Dealers will update the body control module (BCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 28, 2025. Owners may contact International customer service at 1-800-448-7825. International's number for this recall is 25502. 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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Where this comes from
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 #25V176000 (March 20, 2025)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on September 23, 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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