NHTSAPOWER TRAIN
International Motors, LLC - Transmission May Not Shift into Reverse
Published: October 15, 2025Recall ID: 25V703000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The school bus may be unable to move as needed on the road, increasing the risk of a crash.
Product Description & Identification
International Motors, LLC (International) is recalling certain 2026 IC Bus CESB school buses. The transmission shift actuator may not have been calibrated properly, preventing the transmission from shifting into reverse.
Affected Products
Transmission May Not Shift into Reverse
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Transmission May Not Shift into Reverse |
| Nhtsa id | 25V703000 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V703000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | International Motors, LLC |
| Defect summary | International Motors, LLC (International) is recalling certain 2026 IC Bus CESB school buses. The transmission shift actuator may not have been calibrated properly, preventing the transmission from shifting into reverse. |
| Completion rate | 48.77 |
| Corrective action | Dealers will replace the shift actuator input shaft, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 8, 2025. Owners may contact International customer service at 1-800-448-7825. International's number for this recall is 25520. |
| Consequence summary | The school bus may be unable to move as needed on the road, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Mfr campaign number | 25520 |
| Potentially affected | 1671 |
| Report received date | 2025-10-15T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |