2025 IC BUS CESB — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
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Owner Complaint
11
Recalls
2
Service Bulletins
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Investigations
Overview of the 2025 IC BUS CESB
The 2025 IC BUS CESB has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 21 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with STRUCTURE:BODY, PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:AIR, PARKING BRAKE. 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by International Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Structurebody (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2025 IC BUS CESB
NHTSA has recorded 21 recalls for the 2025 IC BUS CESB, potentially affecting up to 52,459 vehicles.
Recall 25V580000 — STRUCTURE:BODY
| 457 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: 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.
View full details →Recall 25V646000 — PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:AIR
| 11,952 vehicles affected
Defect: International Motors, LLC (International) is recalling certain 2024-2026 IC Bus CESB school buses. A tire may contact and damage the air dryer discharge line, causing an air leak and the unintentional activation of the parking brake.
Consequence: Unintended activation of the parking brake while driving increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect, replace, and reroute the lines as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 17, 2025. Owners may contact International customer service at 1-800-448-7825. International's number for this recall is 25517.
View full details →Recall 25V522000 — PARKING BRAKE
| 3,230 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
View full details →Recall 25V522000 — PARKING BRAKE
| 3,230 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
View full details →Recall 25V522000 — PARKING BRAKE
| 3,230 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
View full details →Recall 25V522000 — PARKING BRAKE
| 3,230 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
View full details →Recall 25V522000 — PARKING BRAKE
| 3,230 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
View full details →Recall 25V522000 — PARKING BRAKE
| 3,230 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
View full details →Recall 25V522000 — PARKING BRAKE
| 3,230 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
View full details →Recall 25V522000 — PARKING BRAKE
| 3,230 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
View full details →Recall 25V522000 — PARKING BRAKE
| 3,230 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
View full details →Recall 25V323000 — PARKING BRAKE
| 7 vehicles affected
Defect: 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."
Consequence: 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.
View full details →Recall 25V323000 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR LIFT/RAMP
| 7 vehicles affected
Defect: 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."
Consequence: 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.
View full details →Recall 25V266000 — SEAT BELTS:CRITICAL FASTENERS
| 964 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
View full details →Recall 25V176000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
| 6,988 vehicles affected
Defect: 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."
Consequence: 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.
View full details →Recall 24V750000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER
| 1,216 vehicles affected
Defect: Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2024-2025 IC Bus EVSB and 2024-2025 CESB school buses. The brake caliper mounting bolts may not have been properly tightened, allowing the brake caliper to detach from the anchor plate.
Consequence: A detached brake caliper can cause a loss of braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Navistar will inspect, tighten, and replace any missing bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 4, 2024. Owners may contact Navistar Customer Service at 800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 24513.
View full details →Recall 24V750000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER
| 1,216 vehicles affected
Defect: Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2024-2025 IC Bus EVSB and 2024-2025 CESB school buses. The brake caliper mounting bolts may not have been properly tightened, allowing the brake caliper to detach from the anchor plate.
Consequence: A detached brake caliper can cause a loss of braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Navistar will inspect, tighten, and replace any missing bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 4, 2024. Owners may contact Navistar Customer Service at 800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 24513.
View full details →Recall 24V463000 — STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
| 30 vehicles affected
Defect: Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2025 IC Bus CE school buses. Tie rod assemblies may contain ball studs that may have been incorrectly heat-treated, which can cause them to break, and possibly result in tie rod failure.
Consequence: Tie rod failure can cause a loss of vehicle steering control and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the tie rod ends and realign the front axle, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 29, 2024. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 24510.
View full details →Recall 24V341000 — PARKING BRAKE
| 91 vehicles affected
Defect: Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2024-2025 IC Bus CE SBUS school buses equipped with Intellipark Park Valve Modules (PVM). The rubber ball seal in the PVM may fracture and cause a leak, which can result in park brake failure or unexpected park brake engagement while driving.
Consequence: Park brake failure or unexpected park brake engagement while driving increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the Intellipark PVM, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 01, 2024. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 24507.
View full details →Recall 24V375000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
| 319 vehicles affected
Defect: Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2024-2025 IC Bus CE school buses. The brake lights, in certain conditions, may not illuminate when the brake pedal is depressed, due to a software error. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
Consequence: Brake lights that fail to illuminate can reduce the visibility of the bus or fail to indicate to other drivers that the bus is slowing down, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 24, 2024. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 24508.
View full details →Recall 25V783000 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
| 142 vehicles affected
Defect: International Motors, LLC (International) is recalling certain 2023-2027 IC Bus CESB school buses. While carrying the maximum number of occupants, the bus may exceed Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) when the fuel tank and fluid reservoirs are full.
Consequence: An incorrect GVWR may lead to unintentionally overloading the bus, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: The remedy is currently under development. Interim owner notification letters explaining the safety risk were mailed by December 22, 2025. Owners will receive another notice once remedy becomes available. Owners may contact International customer service at 1-800-448-7825. International's number for...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2025 IC BUS CESB
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2025 IC BUS CESB. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structurebody | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
We purchased (6) 2025 IC School buses and we are having entrance door issues. They are air powered doors and Rush Trucks in Akron cannot get the air regulated to close properly. They turn up the air so that the door closes, the doors then slam very hard that may cause injury if student is close to the door. If the air is turned down, the doors do nut shut properly causing issues with the student crossing lights which then sounds an alarm and the lights do not function properly causing the lights to not activate when crossing students. I have given Rush about a year to rectify the issue but to no avail. Again- This is a student crossing safety concern.
Safety Rating for the 2025 IC BUS CESB
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2025 IC BUS CESB in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2025 IC BUS CESB
International Motors, LLC has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2025 IC BUS CESB. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
IK2200155 — STRUCTURE:BODY
This document will guide the user through correcting a water leak on the Advantage Roof Hatch due to improper harness routing. This is for buses built with the Advantage Roof Hatch between 3/18/24 and 5/1/24.
IK2200155 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This document will guide the user through correcting a water leak on the Advantage Roof Hatch due to improper harness routing. This is for buses built with the Advantage Roof Hatch between 3/18/24 and 5/1/24.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2025 IC BUS CESB
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the IC BUS CESB
- 2020 IC BUS CESB — 0 complaints
- 2021 IC BUS CESB — 3 complaints
- 2022 IC BUS CESB — 6 complaints
- 2023 IC BUS CESB — 1 complaint
- 2024 IC BUS CESB — 0 complaints
- 2025 IC BUS CESB (current)
- 2026 IC BUS CESB — 0 complaints
- 2027 IC BUS CESB — 0 complaints
Other IC BUS Models
- IC BUS CE — 23 total complaints
- IC BUS PB105 — 11 total complaints
- IC BUS CASB — 4 total complaints
- IC BUS RESB — 4 total complaints
- IC BUS CE SBUS — 2 total complaints
- IC BUS BE — 1 total complaint
- IC BUS FECB — 1 total complaint
- IC BUS RE — 1 total complaint