CarRecallWatch- Component
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
- Problem
- International Motors, LLC (International) is recalling certain 2025-2026 IC Bus CESB school buses equipped with halogen headlights. When the high beams are activated, the low beams turn off. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
- Risk
- Headlight low beam failure can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will update the body control module (BCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 28, 2025. Owners may contact International customer service at 1-800-448-7825. International's number for this recall is 25502.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2025 and 2026 IC Bus CESB school buses have halogen headlights that can turn off the low beams when the high beams are activated. The buses therefore do not meet the federal lighting standard for headlights (FMVSS 108).
When low-beam headlights fail, the driver has less visibility at night or in poor weather, which raises the risk of a crash.
Dealers will update the body control module (BCM) software at no cost to owners. Owner notification letters were mailed April 28, 2025. To check whether your vehicle is affected, enter your VIN at the NHTSA recall lookup, or contact International customer service at 1-800-448-7825 (International recall number 25502).
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| IC Bus Cesb | 20252026 |
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