NHTSAGeneral Alert
International Motors, LLC - Unintended Movement Due to Parking Brake Tension Spr...
Published: August 12, 2025Recall ID: 25V522000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
A parking brake that is not engaged as expected when the driver releases the brakes may allow the vehicle to rollaway, increasing the risk of crash.
Product Description & Identification
International Motors, LLC (International) is recalling certain 2024-2026 IC Bus CESB and 2025 EVSB school buses. The tension spring may corrode and break, disengaging the barking brake.
Affected Products
Unintended Movement Due to Parking Brake Tension Spring Failure
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Unintended Movement Due to Parking Brake Tension Spring Failure |
| Nhtsa id | 25V522000 |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V522000 |
| 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 2024-2026 IC Bus CESB and 2025 EVSB school buses. The tension spring may corrode and break, disengaging the barking brake. |
| Completion rate | 63.13 |
| Corrective action | Dealers will replace the parking brake cable and adjust the parking brake, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 6, 2025. Owners may contact International customer service at 1-800-448-7825. International's number for this recall is 25511. |
| Consequence summary | A parking brake that is not engaged as expected when the driver releases the brakes may allow the vehicle to rollaway, increasing the risk of crash. |
| Mfr campaign number | 25511 |
| Potentially affected | 3230 |
| Report received date | 2025-08-12T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |