What Ic Bus Cesb owners have reported to NHTSA, the service bulletins the manufacturer sent dealers, and any federal defect investigations, by model year. See Ic Bus Cesb safety recalls or check your VIN.
Complaints owners filed with NHTSA, by the model year of the vehicle. A high count can also mean a popular year, so compare it with how many were sold.
| Year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injured | Deaths | TSBs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| 2026 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 37 |
| 2025 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 44 |
| 2024 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 78 |
| 2023 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 88 |
| 2022 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 99 |
| 2021 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 73 |
| 2020 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 124 |
| 2019 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 179 |
| 2018 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 208 |
| 2017 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 211 |
| 2016 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 203 |
| 2015 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 143 |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 142 |
| 2013 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 61 |
| 2012 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 57 |
| 2011 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 96 |
| 2010 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 92 |
The vehicle systems named most often in Ic Bus Cesb complaints (one complaint can name several).
In the owners’ own words, as filed with NHTSA. Unverified reports; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
Exhaust system failure,terible exhaust leaks AT EXHAUST MANIFOLDS. Pipes wrapped in insulation and metal causing high temps which are distoring pipe shapes and colapsing systems. Also a fire hazard if any fluids leak on them. These units are 2021's thru 2023's We have been in touch with International Dealer with no avail or help. They give all kinds of why's but no answers. They tell us to replace with same system at 11,000 dollars. These pipes are on 8.8 litre engine. Available for inspection. Yes dealer did see the problem.
Exhaust leaks caused by calapsed exhaust manifold pipes on 34 IC units with PSI engines. they are wrapped with aluminium covering with insulation. This in turn makes high heat tempuraters that split and burn up and disfigure pipes. Which can cause a fire if any oil leakage or fuel occurs. It also has been snapping exhaust manifold bolts away from manifdolds.
1. Component: Bus 15 - Right front outrigger. Yes it is available for inspection 2. Safety: Outrigger cracked creating insufficient support of the school bus body 3. We were told it was not covered under warranty and no recalls have been generated and therefore paid for the first repair through Wolfington Body Co. Inc. Their repair did not hold and it came apart and on 8/7/2024 it was repaired a second time, no charge. It came apart again and on 1/30/2025 it was repaired a third time, no charge. 4. The dealer has inspected the bus, we are not aware of the manufacturer or anyone else having inspected the bus. The dealer did say they were going to present this to the manufacturer but we…
Engine exhaust head pipes before the catalytic converter melts down from excessive engine heat, creating a large exhaust hole. This is a school bus
The engine exhaust downpipe melted and cracked- creating a large exhaust pipe hole near the engine exhaust manifold. Releasing exhaust gases and potential flames. This is a school bus and it happens frequently with this model.
THis is a school bus- Exhaust downpipes leading into the catalytic converters melted down and created large holes in the exhaust pipe itself. Extreme heat developed by engine.
We purchased (6) 2025 IC School buses and we are having entrance door issues. They are air powered doors and Rush Trucks in Akron cannot get the air regulated to close properly. They turn up the air so that the door closes, the doors then slam very hard that may cause injury if student is close to the door. If the air is turned down, the doors do nut shut properly causing issues with the student crossing lights which then sounds an alarm and the lights do not function properly causing the lights to not activate when crossing students. I have given Rush about a year to rectify the issue but to no avail. Again- This is a student crossing safety concern.
The contact called on behalf of the owner of a 2022 IC BUS CESB. The contact works as the district mechanic for the Chase County Schools District. The contact stated that while driving the bus on a rural road, the alarm buzzer sensor on the emergency exit windows activated independently. Due to the rough conditions, the buzzer alarm activated. The windows were not loosened; however, the alarm sounded to indicate a failure. The contact had experienced the failure with the 5 school buses he oversaw. The contact stated that the alarm sound prevented the driver from safely operating the vehicle. The contact was able to recreate the failure by jumping up and down outside of the bus. The contact i…
Repair instructions and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about known issues. A TSB is not a recall, and the repair is usually free only while the car is under warranty; ask your dealer for the bulletin number.
The purpose of this article is to provide updated repair guidelines for the engine oil pan leak on all 8.8L gasoline and LPG engines. Engine oil can leak from the rear of the engine oil pan due to an excessive gap in the sealing area between the engine oil pan and the engine block.
This article describes how to fix a speedometer that does not read accurately. An inaccurate speedometer can be caused by changing the tire size, changing rear axle ratio (RAR), or by parameters being inadvertently changed during a programming event. Use the formulas and calculator below to correct the pulses per mile (PPM).
This article only applies to Models w/ 0016UZL Built Between 06/23/2014 â 05/11/2020 OR Models w/ 0016UZL w/ Safety Recall 14516 Completed Reference the appropriate Technician Manual for models outside of this population. Safety Recall 14516 has been issued for units built before June 23, 2014. For LT and 2018+ LoneStar: If there is a complaint of the bunk blower turning off after an auto start event, the BCM needs to be updated to Data Version 323 or higher. ⢠The bunk blower turning off was only present in BCM Data Version 309 to Data Version 322 To properly diagnose the system, you must
This document provides guidance for troubleshooting issues with the entrance door of the Next Gen CE Bus. While the primary focus is on achieving a properly adjusted latching entrance door, it also includes additional helpful tips. Please note that this document is not exhaustive and only addresses some common issues and their resolutions. For more detailed information, refer to Service Manual 0001283373. Also, please check the Service Portal for any open field campaigns for door improvements, such as AFC 26901 for a larger set screw. If this article or the Service Manual does not cover the to
This document will guide the user through installing 12V disconnect label to the battery door.
Certain 2025 thru 2027 IC Bus⢠CE Series school buses and IC Bus⢠Electric CE Series school buses entrance doors may fall out of adjustment over time and with use. A door that is not adjusted properly may result in an improperly closed door and trigger an open door warning light on the dashboard.
Certain International® trucks and IC BusTM CE Series buses may have out of date BCM programing that may cause erroneous fault codes after a vehicle sits for 2 or 3 days.
Entrance door set screw may loosen over time and with use.
The purpose of this article is to provide updated repair guidelines for the engine oil pan leak on all 8.8L gasoline and LPG engines. Engine oil can leak from the rear of the engine oil pan due to an excessive gap in the sealing area between the engine oil pan and the engine block.
This document will guide the user through adding a water deflector above the exterior entrance door switch for all Next Gen Buses MY2024 through MY2026
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This document enables technicians to: 1. Accurately identify second generation MaxxForce medium duty engine control systems. 2. Understand the programming intricacies related to these systems. 3. Autonomously execute programming tasks without needing technical support.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation public data (complaints, manufacturer communications, investigations), model years 2010 and later. Had a safety problem? Report it to NHTSA.
In complaints filed with NHTSA for model years 2010–2027, owners most often name: engine, structure, electrical system. 13 complaints are on record.
No. A complaint is an unverified report from an owner. A technical service bulletin (TSB) is the manufacturer telling dealers how to fix a known issue; it is not a safety recall and is usually covered only under warranty. A recall is a formal safety action, and its repair is free.
File a vehicle safety complaint at NHTSA.gov. NHTSA reads every report, and patterns of complaints are what open defect investigations and, eventually, recalls.