IC Bus CE problems by model year

Every IC Bus CE model year

IC Bus CE recalls

• Recall 23V397000Jun 2, 20236,786 vehiclesModel years 2019–2022

  Risk: An electrical short in the brake pressure switch can overheat the circuit and increase the risk of a fire while driving or parked.

• Recall 23V370000May 25, 202359,684 vehiclesModel years 2021–2023

  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.

• Recall 23V066000Feb 10, 2023115 vehiclesModel years 2022–2023

  Risk: A school bus roof panel with insufficient joint strength may separate during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

• Recall 22V910000Dec 8, 202246 vehiclesModel years 2023

  Risk: A rear axle that moves side to side can cause a loss of handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, a loose rear axle may cause vehicle instability during an evacuation in an emergency, increasing the risk of injury.

• Recall 22V869000Nov 23, 202225,822 vehiclesModel years 2023

  Risk: A loss of tension in the steering and suspension joints may lead to steering instability and increase the risk of a crash.

• Recall 22V367000May 23, 20224,970 vehiclesDo not driveModel years 2022–2023

  Risk: A loose or detached steering wheel increases the risk of a crash.

• Recall 22V369000May 23, 2022128 vehiclesDo not driveModel years 2022–2023

  Risk: A loose or detached steering wheel increases the risk of a crash.

• Recall 21V838000Oct 25, 20215 vehiclesModel years 2020–2021

  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.

• Recall 20V789000Dec 17, 202028 vehiclesModel years 2021–2022

  Risk: If the sign performance is inhibited, or completely inoperable, it can reduce the visibility for oncoming drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

• Recall 20V219000Apr 17, 202027,421 vehiclesModel years 2018–2021

  Risk: A fire increases the risk of injury. An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

• Recall 20V220000Apr 17, 202023,299 vehiclesModel years 2017–2021

  Risk: A fire increases the risk of injury. An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

• Recall 19V581000Aug 8, 201927 vehiclesModel years 2019–2020

  Risk: If the roof hatch external handle breaks, in the event of an emergency, the hatch cannot be easily opened from outside the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.

• Recall 19V478000Jun 21, 20191,035 vehiclesModel years 2011

  Risk: The seat belt may not easily buckle, increasing the risk of an injury in the event of a crash.

• Recall 19V479000Jun 21, 20199 vehiclesModel years 2011

  Risk: In the event of a crash, the seat belt may not buckle or properly restrain a passenger in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of an injury.

• Recall 19V373000May 15, 20192,620 vehiclesModel years 2016–2019

  Risk: A dragging brake may cause damage to the brake components, which may activate the ABS warning light. The warning light may cause the driver to immediately stop the vehicle and transfer occupants. Additionally, the high temperatures at the wheel end can increase the risk of a fire. Either condition increases the risk of injury.

• Recall 19V374000May 15, 20194 vehiclesModel years 2017

  Risk: A dragging brake may cause damage to the brake components, which may activate the ABS warning light. The warning light may cause the driver to immediately stop the vehicle and transfer occupants. Additionally, the high temperatures at the wheel end can increase the risk of a fire. Either condition increases the risk of injury.

• Recall 19V217000Mar 20, 201920,142 vehiclesModel years 2017–2019

  Risk: A fire increases the risk of injury. An engine stall can increase the risk of crash.

• Recall 19V216000Mar 20, 201923,122 vehiclesModel years 2018–2019

  Risk: A fire increases the risk of injury. An engine stall can increase the risk of crash.

• Recall 18V597000Sep 7, 20182,089 vehiclesModel years 2019

  Risk: An air leak or separation of the spring brake chamber can increase the needed stopping distance, increasing the risk of a crash.

• Recall 18V316000May 15, 201814 vehiclesModel years 2018

  Risk: If extra force is needed to pull the release handle, exit of the vehicle may be hindered, increasing the risk of injury in the event of an emergency.

• Recall 18V127000Feb 20, 20182 vehiclesModel years 2018

  Risk: If the fuel pump stops, the bus will stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

• Recall 16V837000Nov 18, 201620,673 vehiclesModel years 2011–2012

  Risk: If hot, pressurized coolant suddenly spills into the operator's foot area, there is an increased risk of a burn injury or a crash.

• Recall 16V838000Nov 18, 2016157 vehiclesModel years 2011–2016

  Risk: If hot, pressurized coolant suddenly spills into the operator's foot area, there is an increased risk of a burn injury or a crash.

• Recall 16V090000Feb 17, 2016104 vehiclesModel years 2016

  Risk: If the hood opens while braking, the driver's vision may be obstructed, increasing the risk of a crash.

• Recall 15V870000Dec 23, 201568 vehiclesModel years 2007–2015

  Risk: If the bearings move out of position, the stowed platform may have excessive movement resulting in failure of the platform mounting. This failure could cause the wheel chair lift platform to fall out of the vehicle when the doors are opened, increasing the risk of injury for the lift operator.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology