NHTSA Campaign 25V503000

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID

Issued by International Motors, LLC · Reported Aug 6, 2025 · 16,553 vehicles affected

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.

Consequence

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 affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
IC BUS CESB 2016 16,553
IC BUS CESB 2017 16,553
IC BUS CESB 2018 16,553
IC BUS CESB 2019 16,553
IC BUS CESB 2020 16,553
IC BUS CESB 2021 16,553
IC BUS CESB 2022 16,553
IC BUS CESB 2023 16,553
IC BUS CESB 2024 16,553

Source: NHTSA Campaign 25V503000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.