International is recalling certain 2025-2026 IC Bus CESB school buses due to a risk of injury when the wheelchair platform lift is in operation. The parking brake can release while the lift is deployed, violating federal safety standards.
A bus that moves while the platform lift is in operation increases the risk of injury.
International is recalling certain 2025-2026 IC Bus CESB school buses because the parking brake can release when the wheelchair platform lift is deployed, increasing injury risk. This failure violates federal safety standards and requires a free replacement of the dash electronic control unit.
The parking brake can release while the wheelchair platform lift is deployed, causing the bus to move. This violates federal safety standards and increases injury risk during lift operations.
School bus owners with 2025-2026 IC Bus CESB models are most at risk. The hazard affects users during wheelchair platform lift operations.
Check for 2025-2026 IC Bus CESB school buses. The recall applies to vehicles with the parking brake releasing when the platform lift is in use.
Call 1-800-448-7825 to schedule a free replacement of the dash electronic control unit (DECU) module.
Dealers will replace the dash electronic control unit (DECU) module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 16, 2025. Owners may contact International customer service at 1-800-448-7825. International's number for this recall is 25506.
The parking brake can release when the wheelchair platform lift is deployed, violating federal safety standards.
Check if your bus is a 2025-2026 IC Bus CESB model with the parking brake releasing when the platform lift is in use.
Contact International customer service at 1-800-448-7825 to arrange a free replacement of the dash electronic control unit (DECU) module.
We’ve drafted a message you can send International to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 25V323000 — International International Hello, I own a International that is covered by recall 25V323000 from International. The official recall notice states: Dealers will replace the dash electronic control unit (DECU) module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 16, 2025. Owners may contact International customer service at 1-800-448-7825. International's number for this recall is 25506. 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.
