Recall 25V266 covers 964 2025-2026 Ic Bus Cesb and Evsb school buses with loose seat belt anchor bolts. Free repair at franchised Ic Bus dealers.
Ic Bus is recalling 964 2025-2026 Cesb and Evsb school buses under recall 25V266 because the driver's seat belt anchor bolt can come loose. A loose belt can fail to properly restrain the driver in a crash, increasing injury risk; Ic Bus dealers will complete the repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The driver's seat belt anchor bolt on affected 2025-2026 Ic Bus Cesb and Evsb school buses is the fastener that secures the driver's buckle and belt hardware to the seat belt mounting point. It is supposed to stay tight while the driver adjusts the seat and while the belt holds the driver in position.
On affected buses, interference between the driver's seat and the seat belt buckle occurs when the seat is adjusted to its rearward-most position. That contact puts force on the buckle area during normal seat adjustment. Even when the M12 anchor bolt is installed correctly, that repeated interference can loosen the bolt.
There is no warning sign before failure. A driver is not expected to see a light, hear a sound, or feel a clear change before the anchor bolt loosens. If the buckle feels loose during use or seat adjustment, treat that as a repair issue and keep the bus out of service until a dealer inspects it.
Who's affected?
Covers two Ic Bus school bus models across the 2025 and 2026 model years, all tied to the same seat belt anchor bolt.
| 2025 Ic Bus Cesb | seat belt |
|---|---|
| 2026 Ic Bus Cesb | seat belt |
| 2025 Ic Bus Evsb | seat belt |
| Units affected | 964 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged 1736 field incidents to date. |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific bus is included.
What's the safety risk?
A loose seat belt can fail to properly restrain the driver in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. There is no warning sign listed for this defect, so schedule the repair soon if your VIN is included. Repair is free at any franchised Ic Bus dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2025-2026 Ic Bus Cesb or Evsb school bus is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Ic Bus dealer to schedule the free spacer installation and anchor-bolt tightening that keeps the driver's seat belt buckle secured.
- Bring the recall notice to the dealer, or reference recall number 25V266 when you call.
- Inspect the driver's seat belt buckle before service and keep the bus out of service if the buckle or anchor feels loose.
- Call Ic Bus customer service at 1-800-448-7825 with questions about recall number 25V266.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, an Ic Bus technician installs spacers to remove interference between the seat and buckle, applies blue thread locker to the seat belt anchor bolt, checks buckle orientation, and torques the bolt to specification. The recall repair is free, with parts and labor covered. The manufacturer's standard reimbursement plan applies to related repairs paid before the recall notice. Follow the reimbursement instructions included in the customer notification, and have repair documentation ready when you contact Ic Bus customer service or the dealer.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| April 22, 2025 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| June 2, 2025 | Dealer notification began |
| June 2, 2025 | Dealer notification ended |
| June 2, 2025 | Owner notification mailed |
| June 9, 2025 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 25V266?
Recall 25V266 covers 964 2025-2026 Ic Bus Cesb and 2025 Ic Bus Evsb school buses with a driver's seat belt anchor bolt that can loosen. Ic Bus dealers will install spacers and tighten the seat belt anchor bolts for free.
What should I do if my 2025-2026 Ic Bus Cesb or Evsb is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific school bus is included in recall 25V266. If it is, contact a franchised Ic Bus dealer to schedule the spacer installation and seat belt anchor bolt tightening. Reference recall number 25V266 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Ic Bus dealers will install spacers and tighten the driver's seat belt anchor bolts free of charge.
What is the safety risk in recall 25V266?
The risk is that the driver's seat belt does not properly restrain the driver in a crash. The defect is a loose driver's seat belt anchor bolt. The dealer repair addresses that anchor point by adding spacers and tightening the bolts.
When were owners notified about recall 25V266?
Ic Bus mailed owner notification letters on June 2, 2025. If you manage a school bus fleet or bought one of these buses used, check the VIN because the year and model alone do not confirm inclusion.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/25V266000 |
|---|---|
| Ic Bus customer service | 1-800-448-7825 |
| NHTSA recall # | 25V266 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 25V266000 |
Source documents
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Download Quarterly Report (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 19, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →