IC BUS CESB 2022

Complete listing of complaints and recalls for this vehicle

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Complaints
7
Recalls

Complaints & Recalls

3 Complaints 7 Recalls

Official Safety Recalls - Important!

7 Recalls

These are official manufacturer recalls ordered by NHTSA for safety defects. If you own this vehicle, contact your dealer immediately for free repairs.

Navistar, Inc.
NHTSA Campaign: 23V398000 SAFETY RECALL
15.4K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Jun 2, 2023
Safety Issue:

Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2016 and 2018-2024 IC Bus CE 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.

Potential Risk:
An electrical short in the brake pressure switch can overheat the circuit and increase the risk of a fire while driving or parked.
FREE Recall Solution:
Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the brake pressure switch assembly and if necessary, the wire harness or fuse, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 29, 2023. Owners may contact Navistar's customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 23518.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local IC BUS dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: IC BUS
Mfg Campaign: 23518
Notice Date: Sep 29, 2023
Recall Date: Jun 2, 2023
Navistar, Inc.
NHTSA Campaign: 23V371000 SAFETY RECALL
19.4K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: May 25, 2023
Safety Issue:

Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2021-2024 IC Bus RE, 2022-2024 IC Bus CE, and IC Bus EV school buses. The anti-lock brake system (ABS) indicator light does not remain illuminated when a malfunction exists, and when the vehicle's ignition switch is on, and the vehicle is in motion. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brake Systems."

Potential Risk:
An ABS indicator light that fails to remain illuminated will not alert the driver of an ABS malfunction, which could increase the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
Dealers will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 24, 2023. Owners may contact Navistar's customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 23516.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local IC BUS dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: IC BUS
Mfg Campaign: 23516
Notice Date: Jul 18, 2023
Recall Date: May 25, 2023
Navistar, Inc.
NHTSA Campaign: 23V065000 SAFETY RECALL
12.5K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Feb 10, 2023
Safety Issue:

Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2022-2024 IC Bus CE, 2022-2023 IC CE SBus, IC RE, and 2023 EV school buses. The roof panel may have been manufactured with insufficient joint strength. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 221, "School Bus Body Joint Strength."

Potential Risk:
A school bus roof panel with insufficient joint strength may separate during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
FREE Recall Solution:
Dealers will add additional fasteners to secure the joints, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 3, 2023. Owners may contact Navistar's customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 23501.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local IC BUS dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: IC BUS
Mfg Campaign: 23501
Notice Date: Apr 3, 2023
Recall Date: Feb 10, 2023
Navistar, Inc.
NHTSA Campaign: 22V429000 SAFETY RECALL
3.6K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Jun 16, 2022
Safety Issue:

Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2022-2023 IC CE School Buses. The steering gears may have been assembled incorrectly, which can cause the gear to fracture.

Potential Risk:
A fractured steering gear can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
Dealers will inspect the steering gear serial numbers, and replace the steering gears as necessary, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed August 15, 2022. Remedy parts are expected to become available in mid-October 2022. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 22514.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local IC BUS dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: IC BUS
Mfg Campaign: 22514
Notice Date: Nov 10, 2022
Recall Date: Jun 16, 2022
Navistar, Inc.
NHTSA Campaign: 22V367000 SAFETY RECALL
5K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: May 23, 2022
Safety Issue:

Navistar, Inc. is recalling certain 2022-2023 IC CE, IC RE, and 2023 IC EV school buses. The steering wheel retaining nut may have been tightened incorrectly, which can allow the steering wheel to loosen and detach from the steering column shaft.

Potential Risk:
A loose or detached steering wheel increases the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Dealers will remove the steering wheel nut, apply thread locker, and reinstall the nut, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 25, 2022. Owners may contact Navistar, Inc. customer service at (331) 332-1590. Navistar's number for this recall is 22511.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local IC BUS dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: IC BUS
Mfg Campaign: 22511
Notice Date: May 25, 2022
Recall Date: May 23, 2022
Navistar, Inc.
NHTSA Campaign: 21V837000 SAFETY RECALL
7.3K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Oct 25, 2021
Safety Issue:

Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2020-2023 IC CE school buses. The engine control module (ECM) may set a fault code that results in an unexpected engine shut down.

Potential Risk:
Unexpected engine shut down can increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, a disabled school bus may require an evacuation procedure in an uncontrolled traffic situation, increasing the risk of injury to passengers.
FREE Recall Solution:
Dealers will reprogram the ECM, free of charge. Owner notification letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed January 18, 2022. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 21507.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local IC BUS dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: IC BUS
Mfg Campaign: 21507
Notice Date: Jan 18, 2022
Recall Date: Oct 25, 2021
Navistar, Inc.
NHTSA Campaign: 21V450000 SAFETY RECALL
33 Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Jun 15, 2021
Safety Issue:

Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2014 IC Bus CE, 2019 IC Bus CE, and 2022 IC Bus CE school buses. These buses are not equipped with enough emergency exits. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 217, "Bus Emergency Exits and Window Retention and Release."

Potential Risk:
A lack of emergency exits can delay passengers from exiting the vehicle during an emergency, increasing their risk of injury.
FREE Recall Solution:
Dealers will install two additional emergency exit windows, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 6, 2021. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 21506.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local IC BUS dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: IC BUS
Mfg Campaign: 21506
Notice Date: Aug 6, 2021
Recall Date: Jun 15, 2021

Consumer Complaints

3 Complaints
International Motors, Llc
Campaign: 11661105 Other
May 15, 2025
Defect Description:

ENGINE

Potential Consequences:

This is a school bus. Exhaust down pipe from exhaust manifold melted down and created a large hole for fumes and potential fire from excessive heat/fuel issue in engine.

Corrective Action:

This is a school bus. Exhaust down pipe from exhaust manifold melted down and created a large hole for fumes and potential fire from excessive heat/fuel issue in engine.

Additional Notes:

This is a school bus. Exhaust down pipe from exhaust manifold melted down and created a large hole for fumes and potential fire from excessive heat/fuel issue in engine.

Manufacturer: IC BUS
Mfg Campaign: 11661105
Notice Date: May 15, 2025
Recall Date: May 15, 2025
International Motors, Llc
Campaign: 11661105 Other
May 15, 2025
Defect Description:

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

Potential Consequences:

This is a school bus. Exhaust down pipe from exhaust manifold melted down and created a large hole for fumes and potential fire from excessive heat/fuel issue in engine.

Corrective Action:

This is a school bus. Exhaust down pipe from exhaust manifold melted down and created a large hole for fumes and potential fire from excessive heat/fuel issue in engine.

Additional Notes:

This is a school bus. Exhaust down pipe from exhaust manifold melted down and created a large hole for fumes and potential fire from excessive heat/fuel issue in engine.

Manufacturer: IC BUS
Mfg Campaign: 11661105
Notice Date: May 15, 2025
Recall Date: May 15, 2025
International Motors, Llc
Campaign: 11659952 Other
May 9, 2025
Defect Description:

ENGINE

Potential Consequences:

School Bus- Engine exhaust pipe from the exhaust manifold has melted from excessive heat in the system creating large hole for fumes and potential fire to escape. Exhaust is inadequate for the heat levels from the engine or engine performance is misprogrammed to create excessive heat/fuel. Widespread issue with many school buses in our fleet with the same powertrain.

Corrective Action:

School Bus- Engine exhaust pipe from the exhaust manifold has melted from excessive heat in the system creating large hole for fumes and potential fire to escape. Exhaust is inadequate for the heat levels from the engine or engine performance is misprogrammed to create excessive heat/fuel. Widespread issue with many school buses in our fleet with the same powertrain.

Additional Notes:

School Bus- Engine exhaust pipe from the exhaust manifold has melted from excessive heat in the system creating large hole for fumes and potential fire to escape. Exhaust is inadequate for the heat levels from the engine or engine performance is misprogrammed to create excessive heat/fuel. Widespread issue with many school buses in our fleet with the same powertrain.

Manufacturer: IC BUS
Mfg Campaign: 11659952
Notice Date: May 9, 2025
Recall Date: May 9, 2025
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