2016 IC BUS CESB
15 recalls, 1 complaints
25V580000 Sep 4, 2025
STRUCTURE:BODY
Defect Description
International Motors, LLC (International) is recalling certain 2016-2026 IC Bus CESB and 2016-2021 RESB school buses. The underfloor reinforcement may not have been installed, compromising the structural integrity of the buses. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal ... Read more
Consequence
Reduced structural integrity may increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and install a reinforcement channel as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 8, 2025. Owners may contact International customer service at 1-800-448-7825. International's number for this recall is 25514.
25V503000 Aug 6, 2025
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID
Defect Description
International Motors, LLC (International) is recalling certain 2016-2024 IC Bus CESB 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.
Consequence
An electrical short in the brake pressure switch can overheat the circuit and increase the risk of a fire while driving or parked.
Remedy
Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will install a silicone black jumper harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 15, 2025. Owners may contact International customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Intern... Read more
23V398000 Jun 2, 2023
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
An electrical short in the brake pressure switch can overheat the circuit and increase the risk of a fire while driving or parked.
Remedy
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 Navist... Read more
19V373000 May 15, 2019
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER
Defect Description
Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2016-2020 IC CE and 2019 IC RE school buses equipped with Bendix ADB 22X brake calipers. The driver side rear brakes may drag.
Consequence
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 conditio... Read more
Remedy
Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the left rear caliper with a redesigned adjuster mechanism, free of charge. The recall began July 12, 2019. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 19506.
18V563000 Aug 24, 2018
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Defect Description
Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2015-2019 IC Bus CE school buses, equipped with certain S-Series and K-Series Titanium Wheelchair Lifts, models K200, K201, K550, K551, S200, S2201, S550 and S551. The wheelchair lift positioning input cam may fail while the lift is in use, allowing th... Read more
Consequence
If the wheelchair lift platform stops above the vehicle floor, the wheelchair user can tip inwards toward the vehicle when exiting the lift, increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy
Navistar will notify owners, and IC Bus or Ricon dealers will replace the injection molded cam with an aluminum machined cam, free of charge. The recall began October 5, 2018. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825.
18V124000 Feb 20, 2018
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Defect Description
Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2016-2019 IC bus CE school buses equipped with 8.8L liquid propane gas (LPG) engines. The LPDM relay for the propane booster pump and the scavenge pump may intermittently fail, causing the fuel pump to stop.
Consequence
If the fuel pump stops, the bus will stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the LPDM relay, free of charge. The recall began on April 12, 2018. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 18501.
17V580000 Sep 20, 2017
STEERING
Defect Description
Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2016 IC Bus CE school buses equipped with certain Spicer D or E series steer axles. The castellated nut on the steer axles may not be properly torqued, allowing the tie rod to loosen.
Consequence
If the tie rod loosens, it may disconnect from the steering knuckle, causing a complete loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the torque of the castellated nut and tie rod, tightening it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on November 8, 2017. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-331-332-1590. Navistar's number for this recall is 17508.
17V257000 Apr 18, 2017
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Defect Description
Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2016-2018 IC Bus CE school buses equipped with a plastic booster pump, 17k Webasto heater and a Webasto Smart Temp timer. The power circuit for the heater booster pump may be unfused.
Consequence
Without circuit protection, if the vehicle has a heater booster pump electrical failure, it can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will relocate the circuit to a fused section of the power distribution center, free of charge. The recall began on May 12, 2017. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-331-332-1590. Navistar's number for this recall is 17503.
16V837000 Nov 18, 2016
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS
Defect Description
Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 IC Bus CE school buses manufactured November 3, 2009, to February 26, 2015, and 2012-2015 IC Bus BE school buses manufactured August 2, 2010, to September 15, 2014. The affected vehicles have a water shutoff valve, inside, forward ... Read more
Consequence
If hot, pressurized coolant suddenly spills into the operator's foot area, there is an increased risk of a burn injury or a crash.
Remedy
Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the formed heater hose with a more robust one, free of charge. The recall began on January 4, 2017. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 16510.
16V765000 Oct 21, 2016
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Defect Description
Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain model year 2015 IC Bus AE and BE, 2015-2017 CE and 2016-2017 RE school buses, equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts by Ricon. The affected lifts are equipped with folding link arms that may have pivot... Read more
Consequence
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.
Remedy
Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the link arms for damage or for displaced bearings. The platform will be inspected for cracks. Any damaged parts will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on December 28, 2016. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-331-3... Read more
16V454000 Jun 22, 2016
STRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT
Defect Description
Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2016-2017 IC Bus CE school buses manufactured June 15, 2015, to May 20, 2016, and RE school buses manufactured June 18, 2015, to April 27, 2016. These buses may have been manufactured without reflective outline tape around the emergency exit roof hatch... Read more
Consequence
Absence of the reflective outline tape may reduce conspicuity of the emergency exit roof hatches, reducing the ability of emergency personnel to identify and gain access to the emergency roof hatches, possibly increasing the passenger's risk of personal injury or death during an emergency.
Remedy
Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will install reflective tape around the roof hatch, free of charge. The recall began n July 18, 2016. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 16505.
16V091000 Feb 18, 2016
STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
Defect Description
Navistar, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 IC CE school buses manufactured from November 24, 2014, through January 22, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the hood straps used to latch the hood closed may become elongated and not return to their original length. As a result, the hood may... Read more
Consequence
If the hood opens while braking, the driver's vision may be obstructed, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the hood straps, free of charge. The recall began on April 18, 2016. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 16502.
16V030000 Jan 22, 2016
OTHER:SCHOOL BUS STOP ARM ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 IC CE school buses manufactured May 4, 2015, to December 15, 2015, and 2016 IC RE school buses manufactured July 17, 2015, to December 15, 2015, and equipped with certain Transpec T6000, T6100, and T7000 series school bus stop arms.... Read more
Consequence
Without a reflective decal, the stop arms would have reduced visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the stop arm blade assembly, free of charge. The recall began on March 17, 2016. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-331-332-1590, or Specialty customer service at 1-800-951-7867. Navistar's number for this recall is 16501.
15V166000 Mar 23, 2015
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Defect Description
Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 IC CE school buses manufactured August 8, 2014, to February 20, 2015, and 2015-2016 IC RE school buses manufactured July 31, 2014, to January 9, 2015, equipped with Haldex air brake actuators. The affected brake actuators may have ... Read more
Consequence
If the brakes drag and overheat there is an increased risk of a wheel end fire.
Remedy
Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the Haldex Life Seal Brake chambers, free of charge. The recall began on June 19, 2015. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 15505. Note: This recall supersedes recall 14V-808.
15V084000 Feb 11, 2015
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Defect Description
Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 IC CE school buses manufactured October 3, 2013, to March 16, 2015. In the affected school buses, the powertrain wiring harness may contact the high pressure fuel line for one of the fuel injectors, possibly resulting in a fuel lea... Read more
Consequence
If the high pressure fuel line leaks, fuel may spray into the engine compartment, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional harness saddle and cable tie strap to provide proper clearance, free of charge. The recall began February 20, 2015. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 15501.
Complaint Statistics
1 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS | 1 |
SEAT BELTS
Jan 8, 2020
Incident date: Jan 8, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 IC BUS CE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO SECURE THE DRIVERS SEAT BELT THE CLIP FRACTURED. THE LOCAL DEALER RUSH INTERNATIONAL (537 IRLEN DR GEROME ID) WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND INDICATED THAT THE ENTIRE SEAT BELT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER... Read more
IC BUS CESB - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the IC BUS CESB across all model years (2002, 2027).
200
Total Recalls
22
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
1
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
IC BUS CESB - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 5 | 0 | View |
| 2026 | 12 | 0 | View |
| 2025 | 13 | 1 | View |
| 2024 | 13 | 0 | View |
| 2023 | 17 | 1 | View |
| 2022 | 9 | 6 | View |
| 2021 | 4 | 4 | View |
| 2020 | 12 | 1 | View |
| 2019 | 16 | 0 | View |
| 2018 | 12 | 0 | View |
| 2017 | 14 | 0 | View |
| 2016 (current) | 15 | 1 | |
| 2011 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2010 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2009 | 5 | 1 | View |
| 2008 | 8 | 2 | View |
| 2007 | 15 | 0 | View |
| 2006 | 11 | 5 | View |
| 2005 | 6 | 0 | View |
| 2004 | 5 | 0 | View |
| 2003 | 4 | 0 | View |
| 2002 | 2 | 0 | View |