NHTSA safety recall

Recall 25V703000 · manufacturer campaign 25520

Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Internal › Clutches/bands › Actuators/solenoids — Ic Bus · reported 15 Oct 2025 · 1,671 vehicles potentially affected

What's wrong

International Motors, LLC (International) is recalling certain 2026 IC Bus CESB school buses. The transmission shift actuator may not have been calibrated properly, preventing the transmission from shifting into reverse.

The risk

The school bus may be unable to move as needed on the road, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

Dealers will replace the shift actuator input shaft, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 8, 2025. Owners may contact International customer service at 1-800-448-7825. International's number for this recall is 25520.

NHTSA campaign
25V703000
Manufacturer campaign
25520
Filed by
International Motors, Llc
Report received
15 Oct 2025
Owners notified
8 Dec 2025
Potentially affected
1,671

Vehicles covered by this recall

Whether a particular car is affected and still unrepaired depends on its VIN — a model year being listed does not mean every car of that year is included. Check any VIN free on CarLogs, or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

2026 Ic Bus Cesb

Is this car's recall fixed?

Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer, for the life of the vehicle. A CarLogs report shows the recall status for a specific VIN as reported by the manufacturer — whether it's open or repaired, and whether the fix is available yet.

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