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IC Bus Cesb Recall 25V266: Loose driver seat belt bolt may fail to restrain driver

NHTSA campaign 25V266, reported April 22, 2025, 964 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

The driver's seat belt anchor bolt on certain IC school buses may come loose. A loose anchor can stop the seat belt from properly holding the driver in place during a crash, which raises the risk of injury.

The repair is free. An authorized dealer will install spacers and tighten the seat belt anchor bolts. Owner notification letters were mailed June 2, 2025. If you own an affected bus, contact International customer service at 1-800-448-7825 and reference recall number 25504. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 25V266International Motors, LLC
Component
SEAT BELTS:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Problem
International Motors, LLC (International) is recalling certain 2025-2026 IC CESB and 2025 EVSB school buses. The driver's seat belt anchor bolt may come loose.
Risk
A loose seat belt may not properly restrain the driver in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will install spacers and tighten the seat belt anchor bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 2, 2025. Owners may contact International customer service at 1-800-448-7825. International's number for this recall is 25504.
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.

Affected vehicles

IC Bus Cesb20252026
IC Bus Evsb2025