Recall 25V880 affects 2 2026 Ic Bus Cecb buses for wheelchair securement retractors that fail to lock. Repair will be free once available.
Ic Bus is recalling 2 2026 Cecb buses under recall 25V880 because wheelchair retractors can fail to lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured. An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit and increase injury risk, and the Ic Bus dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The wheelchair securement belt on the 2026 Ic Bus Cecb bus is part of the Q'Straint restraint system. Its retractor is supposed to pull the belt tight, lock it in position, and keep the wheelchair secured to the floor anchors during normal driving.
On affected buses, the retractor does not lock as designed. That leaves the securement belt unable to hold the wheelchair firmly in place. The recall identifies suspect Q'Straint retractor lots; replacement parts use different lot numbers and lot identification, and are not affected by this defect.
An unlocked retractor can be found during a standard functional inspection or pre-trip inspection. Abnormal wheelchair movement is another warning sign that the securement system is not holding the chair correctly.
Who's affected?
VINs became searchable on February 9, 2026.
| 2026 Ic Bus Cecb | Latch/anchor |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 2 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
Not every 2026 Ic Bus Cecb bus is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific bus is included.
What's the safety risk?
An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit and increase the risk of injury. An unlocked retractor is detectable during a functional or pre-trip inspection, or when abnormal wheelchair movement is observed. Avoid transporting a wheelchair passenger in a position with abnormal movement until the restraint is inspected. Repair will be free at any franchised Ic Bus dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2026 Ic Bus Cecb is included in this recall.
- Use the owner letter mailed February 16, 2026, or reference recall number 25V880 when you contact a franchised Ic Bus dealer.
- Ask the dealer when the free wheelchair-retractor inspection and replacement opens, so the retractors that fail to lock can be corrected.
- Check the wheelchair securement retractors before each trip, and keep the bus out of wheelchair service if a restraint does not lock.
- Call Ic Bus customer service at 1-800-448-7825 with questions about recall number 25V880.
What happens at the repair
Once the dealer repair is available, an Ic Bus technician will inspect the wheelchair securement retractors and replace any retractor that does not lock correctly. The final dealer repair will be free under recall 25V880, with parts and labor covered. International used its standard reimbursement plan for this recall, so documented costs for the same retractor repair paid before the recall notice can be submitted through the manufacturer's reimbursement process. Keep repair invoices and payment records together for the service desk or customer service review.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| December 18, 2025 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| February 9, 2026 | Dealer notification began |
| February 9, 2026 | Dealer notification ended |
| February 9, 2026 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| February 16, 2026 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 25V880?
Recall 25V880 covers 2 2026 Ic Bus Cecb buses with wheelchair securement retractors that fail to lock. An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit and increase injury risk. Ic Bus dealers will inspect and replace the retractors as needed for free.
What should I do if my 2026 Ic Bus Cecb is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific bus is included in recall 25V880. If it is, contact a franchised Ic Bus dealer and ask for the wheelchair securement retractor inspection. Reference recall number 25527 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Ic Bus says dealers will inspect and replace the wheelchair securement retractors as necessary free of charge.
What is the safety risk?
The risk is an unsecured wheelchair during transit. If the retractors do not lock, the wheelchair is not properly secured and can move while the bus is in use, increasing the risk of injury.
When were owners notified about recall 25V880?
Ic Bus mailed owner notification letters on February 16, 2026. VINs became searchable for this recall on February 9, 2026. If you did not receive a letter, check your VIN and call an Ic Bus dealer with recall number 25527.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/25V880000 |
|---|---|
| Ic Bus customer service | 1-800-448-7825 |
| NHTSA recall # | 25V880 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 25V880000 |
Source documents
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Download Quarterly Report (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (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 →