2022 IC BUS CESB
9 recalls, 6 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
23V371000 May 25, 2023
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT
Defect Description
Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2021-2024 IC Bus RE, 2022-2024 IC Bus CE, and IC Bus EV school buses. The anti-lock brake system (ABS) indicator light does not remain illuminated when a malfunction exists, and when the vehicle's ignition switch is on, and the vehicle is in motion. A... Read more
Consequence
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.
Remedy
Dealers will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 24, 2023. Owners may contact Navistar's customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 23516.
23V065000 Feb 10, 2023
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
Defect Description
Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2022-2024 IC Bus CE, 2022-2023 IC CE SBus, IC RE, and 2023 EV school buses. The roof panel may have been manufactured with insufficient joint strength. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standa... Read more
Consequence
A school bus roof panel with insufficient joint strength may separate during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will add additional fasteners to secure the joints, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 3, 2023. Owners may contact Navistar's customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 23501.
22V429000 Jun 16, 2022
STEERING
Defect Description
Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2022-2023 IC CE School Buses. The steering gears may have been assembled incorrectly, which can cause the gear to fracture.
Consequence
A fractured steering gear can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the steering gear serial numbers, and replace the steering gears as necessary, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed August 15, 2022. Remedy parts are expected to become available in mid-October 2022. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-... Read more
22V367000 May 23, 2022
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Defect Description
Navistar, Inc. is recalling certain 2022-2023 IC CE, IC RE, and 2023 IC EV school buses. The steering wheel retaining nut may have been tightened incorrectly, which can allow the steering wheel to loosen and detach from the steering column shaft.
Consequence
A loose or detached steering wheel increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Dealers will remove the steering wheel nut, apply thread locker, and reinstall the nut, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 25, 2022. Owners may contact Navistar, Inc. customer service at... 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.
21V450000 Jun 15, 2021
STRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT
Defect Description
Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2014 IC Bus CE, 2019 IC Bus CE, and 2022 IC Bus CE school buses. These buses are not equipped with enough emergency exits. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 217, "Bus Emergency... Read more
Consequence
A lack of emergency exits can delay passengers from exiting the vehicle during an emergency, increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will install two additional emergency exit windows, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 6, 2021. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 21506.
Complaint Statistics
6 total complaints
1 fires
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ENGINE | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 2 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN | 1 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Jan 20, 2026
Incident date: Jan 20, 2026
The contact is calling on behalf of her grandson for a 2015 Kia Optima. The contact stated that while he was driving at approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle was making an abnormal sound and stalled. The contact stated he restarted the vehicle and was able to shift to drive (D), but the vehicle again st... Read more
Fire
ENGINE
Nov 21, 2025
Incident date: Nov 21, 2025
I live in [XXX] . Went on vacation to visit our son outside of Nashville Tennessee. Vehicle had approximately 80,000 miles at the time. While driving in traffic and sitting still at lights and odor was coming in the cab. When I got home, I called the dealer about Catalytic converter failure possibly... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Aug 22, 2025
Incident date: Sep 22, 2022
See attached document for complaint.
POWER TRAIN
May 15, 2025
Incident date: May 12, 2025
The contact owns a 2018 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that the vehicle went into LIMP Mode while attempting to accelerate. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated during the failure. The contact stated that the vehicle was coasted to the side of the road, and the cont... Read more
ENGINE
May 15, 2025
Incident date: May 12, 2025
The contact owns a 2018 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that the vehicle went into LIMP Mode while attempting to accelerate. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated during the failure. The contact stated that the vehicle was coasted to the side of the road, and the cont... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
May 9, 2025
Incident date: May 9, 2025
The contact owns a 2021 GMC Yukon. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the engine oil light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where the vehicle was diagnosed and the contact was advised that the engine was consuming an excessive amount of oil; however, the conta... 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 (current) | 9 | 6 | |
| 2021 | 4 | 4 | View |
| 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 |