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."
Compare the exact product and every lot, model, serial range or date listed in the official notice. A similar name alone does not establish that your product is included.
Identifiers in this source record
2020 IC BUS CESBManufacturer campaign: 25514Part: 2215878C22021 IC BUS RESB2023 IC BUS CESB2024 IC BUS CESB2025 IC BUS CESB2026 IC BUS CESB2021 IC BUS CESB2022 IC BUS CESB2016 IC BUS CESB2017 IC BUS CESB2018 IC BUS CESB2019 IC BUS CESB2016 IC BUS RESB2017 IC BUS RESB2019 IC BUS RESB2020 IC BUS RESB2018 IC BUS RESBVehicle: VIN plus the year, make and model. Car seat or equipment: Manufacturer, model and production date from the label. Tire: Brand, tire line, size and DOT tire identification number.
Read the vehicles identification guideWhy this notice was issued
Reduced structural integrity may increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Official action
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.
Follow the specific instructions and use the contact details in the announcement if you need help confirming a match or arranging the remedy.
Read the full official instructionsProduct & source details
- Product
- 2020 IC BUS CESB
- Brand or manufacturer
- IC BUS
- Source
- NHTSA
- Notice type
- Recall
- Source reference
- 25V580000
- Category
- Vehicles & road safety