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NHTSA Recall 25V176000: Headlights (exterior lighting)

International Motors, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 6,988 vehicles. It affects 2025–2026 Ic Bus Cesb.

6,988
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2025
owners notified (April 28)
NHTSA campaign25V176000
Manufacturer campaign25502
ComponentEXTERIOR LIGHTING › HEADLIGHTS
Report receivedMarch 20, 2025
Owner notificationApril 28, 2025
Initiated byManufacturer

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."

Safety risk

Headlight low beam failure can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Vehicles covered by recall 25V176000

Make and modelModel years
Ic Bus Cesb2025, 2026

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.