IC BUS — recall

Automotive · United States · 2025-03-20

IC Bus CESB school buses, headlights may exceed light output limits

Country	United States
Category	Automotive
Published	2025-03-20
Manufacturer	International Motors, LLC
Models affected	CESB
Model year	2025-2026
Units affected	6988
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."_x000D_ Headlight low beam failure can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Component	EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Remedy	Dealers will update the body control module (BCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 19, 2025. Owners may contact International customer service at 1-800-448-7825. International's number for this recall is 25502.
Recall number	25V176000
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	FMVSS (NHTSA) · Full guide →

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