International Motors recalls 71 2027 IC Bus CESB school buses over wheelchair straps that may not lock
The wheelchair retractors on these school buses may not lock, so a wheelchair may not be properly secured and could move during transit, raising the risk of injury.
What to do
Dealers will inspect the buses and replace the retractors for free. Owners may call International's customer service at 1-800-448-7825 and refer to recall number 26508.
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Recall details
- Product
- IC Bus Cesb 2027
- Company
- International Motors, LLC
- Hazard
- An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
- Units
- 71 vehicles
- Owner notification
- July 13, 2026
- Reported to NHTSA
- June 4, 2026
- Identifiers
- NHTSA campaign number: 26V364000
- Manufacturer campaign number: 26508
- Model years: 2027
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Official notice
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- Component
- EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR RESTRAINTS/SECUREMENT:CRITICAL FASTENERS
- Defect
- International Motors, LLC (International) is recalling certain 2027 IC Bus CESB school 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, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 13, 2026. Owners may contact International's customer service at 1-800-448-7825. International's number for this recall is 26508.
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