CarRecallWatch- Component
- PARKING BRAKE
- Problem
- International Motors, LLC (International) is recalling certain 2024-2026 IC Bus CESB and 2025 EVSB school buses. The tension spring may corrode and break, disengaging the barking brake.
- Risk
- A parking brake that is not engaged as expected when the driver releases the brakes may allow the vehicle to rollaway, increasing the risk of crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the parking brake cable and adjust the parking brake, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 6, 2025. Owners may contact International customer service at 1-800-448-7825. International's number for this recall is 25511.
What this recall means for you
A tension spring in the parking brake system of certain IC Bus school buses may corrode and break, which can disengage the parking brake. The notice describes the defect as a parking brake that may not engage as expected when the driver releases the service brakes.
If the parking brake does not hold as expected, the vehicle may roll away while parked or stopped, which increases the risk of a crash. Owners of affected 2024 through 2026 IC Bus CESB and 2025 EVSB buses should take this seriously.
The remedy is free. Authorized International dealers will replace the parking brake cable and adjust the parking brake at no charge. Owners were mailed notification letters on October 6, 2025, and may also contact International customer service at 1-800-448-7825, referencing recall number 25511. You can check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls to confirm whether your bus is affected.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| IC Bus Cesb | 202420252026 |
|---|---|
| IC Bus Evsb | 2025 |