United States2026 IC Bus CESB school buses (NHTSA campaign 25V703000, manufacturer campaign 25520; 1,671 potentially affected) are involved. The transmission shift actuator may not have been calibrated properly, preventing the transmission from shifting into reverse and potentially causing the bus to be unable to move as needed, increasing crash risk. Dealers will replace the shift actuator input shaft free of charge; owner letters were mailed December 8, 2025, and owners may call International customer service at 1-800-448-7825.
What's being recalled
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.
How to identify it
NHTSA campaign 25V703000; Manufacturer campaign 25520
The hazard
The school bus may be unable to move as needed on the road, increasing the risk of a crash.
What to do
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.
The official notice
This page is a summary of the notice published by U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, collected from U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Check the original before you act on it.
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