International is recalling certain 2024-2026 IC Bus CESB school buses due to a risk of unintended parking brake activation while driving, which could cause a crash. Owners will receive free inspections and repairs.
Unintended activation of the parking brake while driving increases the risk of a crash.
International is recalling 2024-2026 IC Bus CESB school buses because a tire can damage the air dryer discharge line, causing the parking brake to activate unexpectedly while driving. This could lead to a crash if the brake engages unintentionally.
The tire can contact and damage the air dryer discharge line, causing an air leak. This leak leads to unintended activation of the parking brake while driving, which increases crash risk.
School bus owners with 2024-2026 International IC Bus CESB models are affected. Drivers and passengers are at risk if the parking brake activates unexpectedly while driving.
Check for 2024-2026 International IC Bus CESB school buses. The recall covers specific models sold by International Motors, LLC.
Call 1-800-448-7825 to schedule a free inspection and repair for the parking brake system.
Dealers will inspect, replace, and reroute the air dryer discharge line as needed at no cost.
Dealers will inspect, replace, and reroute the lines as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 17, 2025. Owners may contact International customer service at 1-800-448-7825. International's number for this recall is 25517.
A tire can contact and damage the air dryer discharge line, causing an air leak that leads to unintended parking brake activation while driving.
Check if your bus is a 2024-2026 International IC Bus CESB model.
Contact International customer service at 1-800-448-7825 to schedule a free inspection and repair at a dealer.
We’ve drafted a message you can send International to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 25V646000 — International International Hello, I own a International that is covered by recall 25V646000 from International. The official recall notice states: Dealers will inspect, replace, and reroute the lines as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 17, 2025. Owners may contact International customer service at 1-800-448-7825. International's number for this recall is 25517. 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.
