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🔥 Park outside until fixed🔥 Fire riskNHTSA 25V503📅 Aug 7, 2025

2016–2024 IC Bus Cesb recall: brakes

⚠️ What's wrong

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.

💥 The risk

An electrical short in the brake pressure switch can overheat the circuit and increase the risk of a fire while driving or parked.

🔧 The fix

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.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
25V503000
Manufacturer recall #
25510
Manufacturer
International Motors, LLC
Vehicles affected
16,553
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID
Owner phone
1-800-448-7825
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Dec 15, 2025
Recall started by
MFR

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 25V503 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 25V503?

2016–2024 IC Bus Cesb. 16,553 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized IC Bus dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-448-7825.