2024 IC Bus Cesb: recalls and complaints

NHTSA advisory: park outsideCampaign 25V503000. NHTSA received the report on 6 Aug 2025. 16,553 units. Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Fluid

Remedy of campaign 25V503000, in the NHTSA record

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 were mailed December 15, 2025. Owners may contact International customer service at 1-800-448-7825. International's number for this recall is 25510. Vehicles previously repaired under 23V398 will need to have the new remedy completed.

NHTSA advisory: park outsideCampaign 23V398000. NHTSA received the report on 2 Jun 2023. 15,398 units. Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Fluid

Remedy of campaign 23V398000, in the NHTSA record

Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the brake pressure switch assembly and if necessary, the wire harness or fuse, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 29, 2023. Owners may contact Navistar's customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 23518.

Park-outside advisory: A mark on a recall campaign in the NHTSA recall file. This site shows the mark as NHTSA sets it.

NHTSA lists 13 recall campaigns for the 2024 IC Bus Cesb. The newest campaign is 26V168000. NHTSA received the report on 19 Mar 2026. The NHTSA record gives the component Structure / Critical Fasteners. NHTSA has no complaint on file for this model year.

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Remedy of the newest campaign, 26V168000, in the NHTSA record

Dealers will inspect and repair the interior vertical joint as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 4, 2026. Owners may contact International's customer service at 1-800-448-7825. International's number for this recall is 26504. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 11, 2026.

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Complaint information entered into NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation vehicle owner's complaint database is used with other data sources to identify safety issues that warrant investigation and to determine if a safety-related defect trend exists.
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Recall campaigns

13 campaigns, newest first. 154,730 units in total.

26V16800019 Mar 2026Structure / Critical Fasteners
26V11100026 Feb 2026Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Foundation Components / Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings
25V78300013 Nov 2025Equipment / Other / Labels
25V64600025 Sep 2025Parking Brake / Conventional / Air
25V5800004 Sep 2025Structure / Body
25V52200012 Aug 2025Parking Brake
25V5030006 Aug 2025Service Brakes, Hydraulic / FluidAdvisory
24V7500002 Oct 2024Service Brakes, Air / Disc / Caliper
23V3980002 Jun 2023Service Brakes, Hydraulic / FluidAdvisory
23V37000025 May 2023Service Brakes, Air / Antilock / ABS Warning Light
23V37100025 May 2023Service Brakes, Air / Antilock / ABS Warning Light
23V06500010 Feb 2023Structure / Body / Roof and Pillars
22V9090008 Dec 2022Suspension / Multiple Axle / Torque Arm

26V168000Received 19 Mar 2026. 2,874 units.
Structure / Critical Fasteners
Defect, in the NHTSA record
International Motors, LLC (International) is recalling certain 2023-2027 IC Bus CESB and 2025-2027 IC Bus EVSB school buses. The body panel joint may have been attached without sufficient epoxy coverage. As such these vehicle fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 221, "School Bus Body Joint Strength."
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
The body panels may separate during a crash, reducing structural integrity and increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will inspect and repair the interior vertical joint as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 4, 2026. Owners may contact International's customer service at 1-800-448-7825. International's number for this recall is 26504. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 11, 2026.
Report filed by International Motors, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number 26504. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 4 May 2026.
26V111000Received 26 Feb 2026. 4,393 units.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Foundation Components / Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings
Defect, in the NHTSA record
International Motors, LLC (International) is recalling certain 2023-2027 IC Bus CESB school buses. The brake lines may have been installed with incorrect hardware, which can result in brake line damage and cause a leak.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A brake fluid leak can extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will inspect and replace the brake lines and brake line retainers as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 27, 2026. Owners may contact International's customer service at 1-800-448-7825. International's number for this recall is 26502. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning April 20, 2026.
Report filed by International Motors, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number 26502. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 27 Apr 2026.
25V783000Received 13 Nov 2025. 142 units.
Equipment / Other / Labels
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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, in the NHTSA record
An incorrect GVWR may lead to unintentionally overloading the bus, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will inspect and repair suspension as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 27, 2026. Owners may contact International customer service at 1-800-448-7825. International's number for this recall is 25523.
Report filed by International Motors, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number 25523. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 27 May 2026.
25V646000Received 25 Sep 2025. 11,952 units.
Parking Brake / Conventional / Air
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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, in the NHTSA record
Unintended activation of the parking brake while driving increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by International Motors, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number 25517. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 17 Nov 2025.
25V580000Received 4 Sep 2025. 457 units.
Structure / Body
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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."
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Reduced structural integrity may increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by International Motors, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number 25514. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 8 Dec 2025.
25V522000Received 12 Aug 2025. 3,230 units.
Parking Brake
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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, in the NHTSA record
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, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by International Motors, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number 25511. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 6 Oct 2025.
25V503000Received 6 Aug 2025. 16,553 units.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic / FluidPark-outside advisory
Defect, in the NHTSA record
International Motors, LLC (International) is recalling certain 2016-2024 IC Bus CESB school buses. The brake pressure switch assembly may leak brake fluid into the brake pressure switch's electrical components and cause an electrical short-circuit.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
An electrical short in the brake pressure switch can overheat the circuit and increase the risk of a fire while driving or parked.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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 were mailed December 15, 2025. Owners may contact International customer service at 1-800-448-7825. International's number for this recall is 25510. Vehicles previously repaired under 23V398 will need to have the new remedy completed.
Report filed by International Motors, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number 25510. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 15 Dec 2025.
24V750000Received 2 Oct 2024. 1,216 units.
Service Brakes, Air / Disc / Caliper
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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, in the NHTSA record
A detached brake caliper can cause a loss of braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by Navistar, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number 24513. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 4 Nov 2024.
23V398000Received 2 Jun 2023. 15,398 units.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic / FluidPark-outside advisory
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2016 and 2018-2024 IC Bus CE school buses. The brake pressure switch assembly may leak brake fluid into the brake pressure switch's electrical components and cause an electrical short-circuit.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
An electrical short in the brake pressure switch can overheat the circuit and increase the risk of a fire while driving or parked.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the brake pressure switch assembly and if necessary, the wire harness or fuse, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 29, 2023. Owners may contact Navistar's customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 23518.
Report filed by Navistar, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number 23518. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 29 Sep 2023.
23V370000Received 25 May 2023. 59,684 units.
Service Brakes, Air / Antilock / ABS Warning Light
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2021-2024 International HV, HX, LoneStar, LT, MV, eMV, and RH trucks, and IC Bus CE, 2021-2023 IC Bus RE, and 2022-2023 IC Bus TC Commercial Buses. The anti-lock brake system (ABS) indicator light does not remain illuminated when a malfunction exists, and when the vehicle's ignition switch is on, and the vehicle is in motion. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
An ABS indicator light that fails to remain illuminated will not alert the driver of an ABS malfunction, which could increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Towing variant vehicles under this campaign will not be repaired under recall 24V-8918. Dealers will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 24, 2023. Owners may contact Navistar's customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 23515.
Report filed by Navistar, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number 23515. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 18 Jul 2023.
23V371000Received 25 May 2023. 19,376 units.
Service Brakes, Air / Antilock / ABS Warning Light
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2021-2024 IC Bus RE, 2022-2024 IC Bus CE, and IC Bus EV school buses. The anti-lock brake system (ABS) indicator light does not remain illuminated when a malfunction exists, and when the vehicle's ignition switch is on, and the vehicle is in motion. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
An ABS indicator light that fails to remain illuminated will not alert the driver of an ABS malfunction, which could increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 24, 2023. Owners may contact Navistar's customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 23516.
Report filed by Navistar, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number 23516. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 18 Jul 2023.
23V065000Received 10 Feb 2023. 12,507 units.
Structure / Body / Roof and Pillars
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2022-2024 IC Bus CE, 2022-2023 IC CE SBus, IC RE, and 2023 EV school buses. The roof panel may have been manufactured with insufficient joint strength. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 221, "School Bus Body Joint Strength."
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A school bus roof panel with insufficient joint strength may separate during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will add additional fasteners to secure the joints, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 3, 2023. Owners may contact Navistar's customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 23501.
Report filed by Navistar, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number 23501. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 3 Apr 2023.
22V909000Received 8 Dec 2022. 6,948 units.
Suspension / Multiple Axle / Torque Arm
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2023 IC RE, IC EV, and 2023-2024 IC CE school buses. The fasteners that connect the transverse torque arm to the rear axle housing may have been tightened incorrectly, which can allow the rear axle to shift side to side.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A rear axle that moves side to side can cause a loss of handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, a loose rear axle may cause vehicle instability during an evacuation in an emergency, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will replace and tighten the fasteners, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 6, 2023. Owners may contact Navistar's customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 22527.
Report filed by Navistar, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number 22527. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 6 Feb 2023.

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Complaints by component

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Other model years

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Official channels

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Cite this page

Recall Register. 2024 IC Bus Cesb: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/ic-bus/cesb/2024/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall, complaint and investigation files. Data through 30 Sep 2026.

Sources

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Licence: US government work, public domain
Recall file through: 30 Sep 2026
Complaint file through: 29 Mar 2018
First complaint in the file: 1 Jan 1995
Manufacturer in the recall file: International Motors, LLC

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Questions

How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2024 IC Bus Cesb?: 154,730 units in 13 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.
How many recall campaigns does the IC Bus Cesb have for all model years?: NHTSA lists 77 recall campaigns for the IC Bus Cesb, model years 2002 to 2027. 13 of them name the 2024 model year.
Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2024 IC Bus Cesb open?: The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.