CarRecallWatch- Component
- EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR LIFT/RAMP; PARKING BRAKE
- Problem
- International Motors, LLC (International) is recalling certain 2025-2026 IC Bus CESB school buses. The parking brake can be released when the wheelchair platform lift is deployed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 403, "Platform Lift Systems."
- Risk
- A bus that moves while the platform lift is in operation increases the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the dash electronic control unit (DECU) module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 16, 2025. Owners may contact International customer service at 1-800-448-7825. International's number for this recall is 25506.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2025-2026 IC Bus CESB school buses have a parking brake that can be released while the wheelchair platform lift is deployed. This means the bus can move while the lift is in operation, which fails to meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 403 for platform lift systems.
A bus that moves while the lift is in use raises the risk of injury to passengers, lift operators, and people nearby. Owners should stop using the wheelchair lift on an affected bus until the repair is completed.
Dealers will replace the dash electronic control unit (DECU) module free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 16, 2025. Owners can contact International customer service at 1-800-448-7825 (recall number 25506), and should check their VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
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