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NHTSA Recall 25V503000: Fluid (service brakes)

Park outside International Motors, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 16,553 vehicles. It affects 2016–2024 Ic Bus Cesb.

16,553
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2025
owners notified (December 15)
NHTSA campaign25V503000
Manufacturer campaign25510
ComponentSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC › FLUID
Report receivedAugust 6, 2025
Owner notificationDecember 15, 2025
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

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.

Safety risk

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

Remedy

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.

Vehicles covered by recall 25V503000

Make and modelModel years
Ic Bus Cesb2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024

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.