IC Bus Cesb recall 25V176000 - Headlights
NHTSA · March 20, 2025
- NHTSA recall campaign 25V176000 (Ic Bus), reported .
- Potentially affected vehicles: 6,988.
- Component: Headlights.
- Details as of ; the linked official notice is authoritative for lot codes, VINs, and remedies.
- Agency
- NHTSA
- Posted
- Recalling firm
- International Motors, LLC
- Source ID
- 25V176000
How this recall compares
- NHTSA's recalls file lists 290 recall campaigns from International Motors, LLC since 2010, 26 of them reported in 2025.
- At 6,988 vehicles, it is larger than 76% of the 994 NHTSA campaigns from 2025 with a count of potentially affected vehicles.
Defect
International Motors, LLC (International) is recalling certain 2025-2026 IC Bus CESB school buses equipped with halogen headlights. When the high beams are activated, the low beams turn off. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Consequence
Headlight low beam failure can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective action
Dealers will update the body control module (BCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 28, 2025. Owners may contact International customer service at 1-800-448-7825. International's number for this recall is 25502.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Ic Bus | Cesb | 2025 |
| Ic Bus | Cesb | 2026 |
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