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IC Bus CESB School Buses

The wheelchair restraint retractors on certain IC Bus CESB school buses may not lock, allowing the wheelchair to move and increasing injury risk.

Summary by Recall Canary from the NHTSA notice

What happened

International Motors, LLC (International) is recalling certain 2027 IC Bus CESB school buses. The wheelchair restraint retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured. An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury. The recall was reported to NHTSA on June 4, 2026, and affects 71 vehicles nationwide.

Dealers will inspect and replace the retractors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 13, 2026.

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What to do

If you own a vehicle in this recall:

  1. Check your VIN (vehicle identification number) at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
  2. Dealers will inspect and replace the retractors, free of charge.
  3. Owner notification letters were mailed July 13, 2026. You may contact International's customer service at 1-800-448-7825. International's number for this recall is 26508.
  4. Look for the owner letter. Owner notification letters were mailed July 13, 2026.

What you get Free repair

Full text from NHTSA

Dealers will inspect and replace the retractors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 13, 2026. Owners may contact International's customer service at 1-800-448-7825. International's number for this recall is 26508.

Is your IC BUS affected?

These models and years may be affected.

IC BUS

  • CESB (2027)

Your VIN confirms it. Find the 17-character VIN on the driver's side of the dashboard or on your registration card.

Check your VIN on nhtsa.gov (opens in a new tab)

Recall details

Reported to NHTSA
Sold in
Nationwide
Manufacturer
International Motors, LLC
Component
Mobility equipment defect
Campaign
26V364000
Vehicles affected
71
Repair cost
Free of charge
Owner letters mailed
Manufacturer's recall number
26508
Manufacturer phone
1-800-448-7825

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Timeline

  1. Reported to NHTSA

  2. Listed on Recall Canary

  3. Summary updated

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Summary by Recall Canary, written with AI · summary updated Oct 3, 2026 · primary source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (opens in a new tab)