International recalls 2026 IC Bus CECB buses over wheelchair restraints that may not lock
The retractors on the wheelchair restraints may not lock, so a wheelchair may not be properly secured and could move during travel, raising the risk of injury.
What to do
Dealers will inspect the buses and replace the retractors if needed, free of charge. Owners can call International's customer service at 1-800-448-7825 and give recall number 25527.
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Recall details
- Product
- IC Bus Cecb 2026
- Company
- International Motors, LLC
- Hazard
- An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
- Units
- 2 vehicles
- Owner notification
- February 16, 2026
- Reported to NHTSA
- December 18, 2025
- Identifiers
- NHTSA campaign number: 25V880000
- Manufacturer campaign number: 25527
- Model years: 2026
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Official notice
The notice's own wording from NHTSA.
- Component
- EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR RESTRAINTS/SECUREMENT:LATCH/ANCHOR:
- Defect
- International Motors, LLC (International) is recalling certain 2026 IC Bus CECB buses. The retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured.
- Consequence
- An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
- Corrective action
- Dealers will inspect and replace the retractors as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 16, 2026. Owners may contact International's customer service at 1-800-448-7825. International's number for this recall is 25527. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning February 9, 2026.
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