Vehicle recall 25V703000 · October 15, 2025
2026 IC Bus Cesb
The transmission shift actuator may not have been calibrated properly, preventing the transmission from shifting into reverse.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- The school bus may be unable to move as needed on the road, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 25V703000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 15, 2025
- Filed by
- International Motors, LLC
- Manufacturer campaign
- 25520
- Owner notification
- December 8, 2025
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,671
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Power train › Automatic transmission › Internal › Clutches/bands › Actuators/solenoids
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- IC Bus Cesb (2026): 2026
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