International Motors, LLC recall 25V879
- Manufacturer
- International Motors, LLC
- Units affected
- 627
- Recall opened
- Feb 16, 2026
- Report date
- Dec 18, 2025
- Manufacturer campaign
- 25526
- Type
- Vehicle
Affected vehicles (1)
- IC BUS CESB2026–2027
Component / system
Defect
International Motors, LLC (International) is recalling certain 2026-2027 IC Bus CESB school buses. The retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured.
Risk / consequence
An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
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 25526. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning February 9, 2026.
Chronology of events
- Nov 5, 2025
11/5/2025 Customer contacts International to obtain information for Q’Straint Safety Recall 25E063.
- Nov 13, 2025
11/13/2025 International completes comprehensive build configuration for all parts provided by Q’Straint.
- Nov 17, 2025
11/17/2025 International units are confirmed to be included in Q’Straint Safety Recall 25E063 by NHTSA. No notification had been received from Q’Straint.
- Nov 19, 2025
11/19/2025 International implements a delivery stop at Tulsa Bus Plant.
- Nov 20, 2025
11/20/2025 International meets with Q’Straint to review Safety Recall 25E063, suspect build period, and part numbers.
- Nov 24, 2025
11/24/2025 International inspects inventory at Tulsa Bus Plant.
- Dec 2, 2025
12/02/2025 International and Q’Straint meet to finalize the shipment dates of the suspect parts to Tulsa Bus Plant; and determine the suspect shipment dates, and part quantity shipped to International Parts Distribution Centers.
- Dec 3, 2025
12/03/2025 International implements a quality hold at International Parts Distribution Centers.
- Dec 8, 2025
12/08/2025 International and Q’Straint meet to narrow the scope of suspect shipment retractor lots.
- Dec 10, 2025
12/10/2025 International finalizes the suspect population.
- Dec 11, 2025
12/11/2025 International declares a safety recall.
Notification schedule
- Dealer notification
- Feb 09, 2026 - Feb 09, 2026 No Dealers
- Owner notification
- Feb 16, 2026 - Feb 16, 2026 Phased Recall
Source: NHTSA campaign 25V879000. Always confirm recall status and remedy availability with the manufacturer or a dealer using your VIN.