2025 Ic Bus Cecb problems, complaints & recalls
Safety recalls (4)
Structure:body 2026-07-16 · campaign 26V461000 · 50 vehicles
Defect: International Motors, LLC (International) is recalling certain 2025-2027 IC Bus CECB transit buses. The driver's window panel and entrance door vertical joints may have been attached without sufficient epoxy coverage. As such these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 221, "School Bus Body Joint Strength."
Risk: The body panels may separate during a crash, reducing structural integrity and increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will install rivets along the driver's side window seam and entrance door seam, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 8, 2026. Owners may contact International's customer service at 1-800-448-7825. International's number for this recall is 26512.
Parking Brake:conventional:air 2025-09-25 · campaign 25V647000 · 14 vehicles
Defect: International Motors, LLC (International) is recalling certain 2025-2026 IC Bus CECB commercial buses. A tire may contact and damage the air dryer discharge line, causing an air leak and the unintentional activation of the parking brake.
Risk: Unintended activation of the parking brake while driving increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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 25518.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:fluid 2025-08-06 · campaign 25V502000 · 4,764 vehicles ⚠ PARK OUTSIDE
Defect: International Motors, LLC (International) is recalling certain 2018 International 4000 Series 4300, 2017-2025 MV, 2018-2024 1300 FBC, 2018-2025 IC Bus TC, and 2024-2025 IC Bus CECB vehicles. The brake pressure switch assembly may leak brake fluid into the brake pressure switch's electrical components and cause an electrical short-circuit.
Risk: An electrical short in the brake pressure switch can overheat the circuit and increase the risk of a fire while driving or parked.
Fix: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will install a silicone black jumper harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 15, 2025. Owners may contact International customer service at 1-800-448-7825. International's number for this recall is 25509. Vehicles previously repaired under 23V397 will need to have the new remedy completed.
Exterior Lighting:headlights 2025-03-20 · campaign 25V177000 · 5 vehicles
Defect: International Motors, LLC (International) is recalling certain 2025 IC Bus CECB 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."
Risk: Headlight low beam failure can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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 25503.
Service bulletins (22)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Structure:body 2026-07-20 · IK2200156 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this document provides guidance for troubleshooting issues with the entrance door of the next gen ce bus. while the primary focus is on achieving a properly adjusted latching entrance door, it also includes additional helpful tips. please note that this document is not exhaustive and only addresses
Engine 2026-02-05 · IK2600090 · Other
new carb idle reduction change request
Electrical System 2026-02-03 · IK4300035 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this tool is designed to compare diamond logic feature data across multiple vehicle configuration files. it allows users to quickly load files either manually or directly from the diamond logic builder vehicles folder using vin-based selection. as files are added or removed, the comparison runs auto
Engine 2026-01-26 · IK2600255 · Other
this document provides guidance for assessing the feasibility of implementing a customer-requested change to an engine or vehicle parameter/feature. customer requested changes will be approved in accordance with the requirements specified in 40 cfr part 1037 to ensure continued compliance with green
Engine 2026-01-02 · IK2600047 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
engine replacements for all international engines will need to follow this procedure.
Structure:body 2025-12-19 · IK1600272 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this document will guide the user through a step-by-step procedure for detecting water leaks in vehicle cabs and windshields using an ultrasonic sound detector.
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What owners report
No detailed complaint narratives on file.
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.