IC Bus Cesb problems by model year
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
NHTSA has 13 owner complaints and 61 recalls on file for the IC Bus Cesb (2005–2027).
- Complaints
- 13
- Recalls
- 61
- Model years
- 19
- Worst year
- —
Complaints by model year
Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.
Every IC Bus Cesb model year
| Year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Recalls | Top problem |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 Cesb | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | — |
| 2026 Cesb | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | — |
| 2025 Cesb | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | Body & Structure |
| 2024 Cesb | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | — |
| 2023 Cesb | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 | Engine |
| 2022 Cesb | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | Engine |
| 2021 Cesb | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | Engine |
| 2020 Cesb | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | Body & Structure |
| 2019 Cesb | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 | — |
| 2018 Cesb | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | — |
| 2017 Cesb | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | — |
| 2016 Cesb | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 | Seats & Seat Belts |
| 2011 Cesb | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | — |
| 2010 Cesb | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | — |
| 2009 Cesb | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | — |
| 2008 Cesb | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | — |
| 2007 Cesb | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | — |
| 2006 Cesb | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | — |
| 2005 Cesb | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | — |
Most common IC Bus Cesb problem areas (all years)
- Engine7 complaints
- Body & Structure3 complaints
- Electrical System1 complaints
- Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion1 complaints
- Seats & Seat Belts1 complaints
Complaint trend
IC Bus Cesb recalls
Risk: The body panels may separate during a crash, reducing structural integrity and increasing the risk of injury.
Risk: An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
Risk: The body panels may separate during a crash, reducing structural integrity and increasing the risk of injury.
Risk: A brake fluid leak can extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
Risk: An incorrect GVWR may lead to unintentionally overloading the bus, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: The school bus may be unable to move as needed on the road, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: Unintended activation of the parking brake while driving increases the risk of a crash.
Risk: An inoperative wiper can reduce the driver's ability to see out of the windshield, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: Reduced structural integrity may increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Risk: 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.
Risk: An electrical short in the brake pressure switch can overheat the circuit and increase the risk of a fire while driving or parked.
Risk: A bus that moves while the platform lift is in operation increases the risk of injury.
Risk: A loose seat belt may not properly restrain the driver in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Risk: Headlight low beam failure can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: A detached brake caliper can cause a loss of braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: Tie rod failure can cause a loss of vehicle steering control and increase the risk of a crash.
Risk: Brake lights that fail to illuminate can reduce the visibility of the bus or fail to indicate to other drivers that the bus is slowing down, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: Park brake failure or unexpected park brake engagement while driving increases the risk of a crash.
Risk: An electrical short in the brake pressure switch can overheat the circuit and increase the risk of a fire while driving or parked.
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.
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.
Risk: A school bus roof panel with insufficient joint strength may separate during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
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.
Risk: Heat exposure may cause the line to leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
Other IC Bus models
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