CarRecallWatch- Component
- STRUCTURE:BODY
- Problem
- International Motors, LLC (International) is recalling certain 2016-2026 IC Bus CESB and 2016-2021 RESB school buses. The underfloor reinforcement may not have been installed, compromising the structural integrity of the buses. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages" and 222, "School Bus Passenger Seating and Crash Protection."
- Risk
- Reduced structural integrity may increase the risk of injury in a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and install a reinforcement channel as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 8, 2025. Owners may contact International customer service at 1-800-448-7825. International's number for this recall is 25514.
What this recall means for you
Certain IC Bus school buses may not have had an underfloor reinforcement installed. This can weaken the bus's structure and means the vehicles do not meet federal seat belt anchorage and school bus passenger crash protection requirements. Reduced structural integrity may increase the risk of injury in a crash.
The recall covers specific 2016 through 2019 IC Bus CESB and RESB school buses. Owners were mailed notification letters on December 8, 2025. If you own one of these buses, contact International customer service at 1-800-448-7825 and reference recall number 25514.
Authorized dealers will inspect the bus and install a reinforcement channel as necessary, at no cost to you. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| IC Bus Cesb | 20162017201820192020202120222023202420252026 |
|---|---|
| IC Bus Resb | 201620172018201920202021 |