2021 IC BUS CESB
4 recalls, 4 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
21V837000 Oct 25, 2021
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
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.
Remedy
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.
Complaint Statistics
4 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN | 1 |
| SUSPENSION | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 |
SERVICE BRAKES
Jun 10, 2026
Incident date: Jun 5, 2026
See attached document for complaint.
SUSPENSION
Oct 23, 2025
Incident date: Oct 23, 2025
The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-250. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH and attempting to change lanes, the contact felt a small bump. Shortly afterwards, the vehicle started to wobble violently, almost causing the contact to lose control of the vehicle due to the increased steering effort.... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Apr 7, 2025
Incident date: Mar 27, 2025
The electronic tailgate randomly opens on it's own/fails and opens when it has not been pushed to open. The vehicle is available for inspection. The tailgate opens randomly and can be unknown that it is open. No warning of it at all. It has happened multiple times, the most recent being today 4/7/2... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Apr 7, 2025
Incident date: Mar 27, 2025
My wife and I were traveling westbound on [XXX] just outside of Durkee Oregon, when while going up a hill with Cruse set to 72, the truck began to slow down drastically. When I looked down I was then going 60 and showing down fast. I was able to get to the side of the road and then the truck stopp... 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 (current) | 4 | 4 | |
| 2020 | 12 | 1 | View |
| 2019 | 16 | 0 | View |
| 2018 | 12 | 0 | View |
| 2017 | 14 | 0 | View |
| 2016 | 15 | 1 | View |
| 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 |