Use cautionVehicle recall · NHTSA · Published September 25, 2025
International IC Bus CESB 2024-2026 Parking Brake Recall: Unintended Activation Risk
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.
“International IC Bus CESB 2024-2026 Parking Brake Recall: Unintended Activation Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated August 17, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/82036-international-ic-bus-cesb-2024-2026-parking-brake-recall-unintended. Based on NHTSA recall #25V646000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V646000).
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced on September 25, 2025, that International Motors, LLC is recalling certain IC Bus CESB school buses due to the risk of unintended parking brake activation. Dealers will inspect and replace affected lines free of charge.
How to tell if you have it
Brand: International
Product: IC Bus CESB
Model Years: 2024-2026
What to do
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.
The hazard
A tire may contact and damage the air dryer discharge line, causing an air leak and the unintentional activation of the parking brake while driving. This increases the risk of a crash.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show International Motors, LLC has 41 other recalls on record since October 31, 2024. Recent recalls include the August 6, 2026, recall for inoperative wipers on 2027 HV Trucks and the July 16, 2026, recall for structural safety risks in 2025-2027 IC Bus CECB models. Other recent recalls of similar products include the Nova Bus LFS Recall: Parking Brake Air Leak Hazard (September 22, 2026), the Chevrolet Blazer EV Parking Brake Recall (January 22, 2026), and the Ford 2025 Transit: Brake Failure Risk - Recall 26C07 (February 17, 2026).
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2024-2026 International IC Bus CESB school buses. The recall covers specific models sold by International Motors, LLC.
Brand
International
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Contact International Customer Service
Call 1-800-448-7825 to schedule a free inspection and repair for the parking brake system.
Schedule a Dealer Inspection
Dealers will inspect, replace, and reroute the air dryer discharge line as needed at no cost.
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
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.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
Owners were mailed letters 53 days after NHTSA received the defect report.
1NHTSA received the defect report
2Owner letters mailed
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 25V646000 — International IC Bus CESB 2024-2026 Parking Brake Recall: Unintended Activation Risk
Hello,
I own a International IC Bus CESB 2024-2026 Parking Brake Recall: Unintended Activation Risk 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.
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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