IC Bus CESB (IC Bus) – Transmission Actuator Fault (2025)
Hazard assessment based on recall description.
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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2026 IC BUS CESB
Brand
IC BUS
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2026
International Motors, LLC is recalling certain 2026 IC BUS CESB vehicles due to power train:automatic transmission:internal:clutches/bands:actuators/solenoids issues. The school bus may be unable to move as needed on the road, increasing the risk of a crash..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
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.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
The school bus may be unable to move as needed on the road, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
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.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026