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2022 IC Bus Cesb Recalls & Complaints

The 2022 IC Bus Cesb has 9 NHTSA recall campaigns and 5 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized IC Bus dealer.

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2022 IC Bus Cesb owner complaints

Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 IC Bus Cesb, describing incidents dated September 22, 2022 to January 20, 2026.

Most-cited components

Engine 4 complaints
Electrical System 1 complaint

Newest complaints

ODI #11712141 · Filed January 20, 2026
Engine exhaust head pipes before the catalytic converter melts down from excessive engine heat, creating a large exhaust hole. This is a school bus
ODI #11700729 · Filed November 21, 2025
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.
ODI #11682383 · Filed August 22, 2025
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…

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Missing Underfloor Reinforcement/FMVSS 210, 222

NHTSA #25V580000 · Structure — Body · NHTSA notice

Reported September 4, 2025 · International Motors, LLC

Potentially affected: 457 vehicles

Repair completion: 31.07% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign 25514 · Owners notified December 8, 2025

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 Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages" and 222, "School Bus Passenger Seating and Crash Protection."

Safety consequence

Reduced structural integrity may increase the risk of injury in a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

Brake Pressure Switch May Short and Cause Fire

NHTSA #25V503000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic — Fluid · NHTSA notice

Reported August 6, 2025 · International Motors, LLC

Potentially affected: 16,553 vehicles

Repair completion: 71.97% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign 25510 · Owners notified December 15, 2025

Park outside only — fire risk while parked indoors or near structures.

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.

Safety consequence

An electrical short in the brake pressure switch can overheat the circuit and increase the risk of a fire while driving or parked.

Manufacturer 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. International's number for this recall is 25510. Vehicles previously repaired under 23V398 will need to have the new remedy completed.

Brake Pressure Switch May Short and Cause Fire

NHTSA #23V398000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic — Fluid · NHTSA notice

Reported June 2, 2023 · Navistar, Inc.

Potentially affected: 15,398 vehicles

Repair completion: 88.27% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign 23518 · Owners notified September 29, 2023

Park outside only — fire risk while parked indoors or near structures.

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.

Safety consequence

An electrical short in the brake pressure switch can overheat the circuit and increase the risk of a fire while driving or parked.

Manufacturer 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 Navistar's customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 23518.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

ABS Light May Not Stay Illuminated/FMVSS 121

NHTSA #23V371000 · Service Brakes, Air — Antilock — ABS Warning Light · NHTSA notice

Reported May 25, 2023 · Navistar, Inc.

Potentially affected: 19,376 vehicles

Repair completion: 86.42% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign 23516 · Owners notified July 18, 2023

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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brake Systems."

Safety 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.

Manufacturer 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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Insufficient Roof Panel Joint Strength/FMVSS 221

NHTSA #23V065000 · Structure — Body — Roof and Pillars · NHTSA notice

Reported February 10, 2023 · Navistar, Inc.

Potentially affected: 12,507 vehicles

Repair completion: 82.78% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign 23501 · Owners notified April 3, 2023

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 Standard number 221, "School Bus Body Joint Strength."

Safety consequence

A school bus roof panel with insufficient joint strength may separate during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Manufacturer 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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Steering Gear Assembled Incorrectly

NHTSA #22V429000 · Steering · NHTSA notice

Reported June 16, 2022 · Navistar, Inc.

Potentially affected: 3,570 vehicles

Repair completion: 90.87% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign 22514 · Owners notified November 10, 2022

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.

Safety consequence

A fractured steering gear can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 22514.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Steering Wheel May Detach

NHTSA #22V367000 · Steering — Steering Wheel/Handle Bar · NHTSA notice

Reported May 23, 2022 · Navistar, Inc.

Potentially affected: 4,970 vehicles

Repair completion: 99.88% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign 22511 · Owners notified May 25, 2022

DO NOT DRIVE — this recall carries a "do not drive" advisory. Contact an IC Bus dealer immediately.

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.

Safety consequence

A loose or detached steering wheel increases the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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 (331) 332-1590. Navistar's number for this recall is 22511.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Unexpected Engine Shut Down

NHTSA #21V837000 · Engine and Engine Cooling — Engine — Engine Control Module (ECU/ECM) · NHTSA notice

Reported October 25, 2021 · Navistar, Inc.

Potentially affected: 7,322 vehicles

Repair completion: 96.82% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign 21507 · Owners notified January 18, 2022

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.

Safety 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.

Manufacturer 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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Lack of Emergency Exits/FMVSS 217

NHTSA #21V450000 · Structure — Emergency — Escape/Egress/Exit · NHTSA notice

Reported June 15, 2021 · Navistar, Inc.

Potentially affected: 33 vehicles

Repair completion: 72.73% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign 21506 · Owners notified August 6, 2021

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 Exits and Window Retention and Release."

Safety consequence

A lack of emergency exits can delay passengers from exiting the vehicle during an emergency, increasing their risk of injury.

Manufacturer 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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2022 IC Bus Cesb. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

5 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2022 IC Bus Cesb.

Engine

ODI #11712141

Incident: January 20, 2026 · Filed: January 20, 2026

Engine exhaust head pipes before the catalytic converter melts down from excessive engine heat, creating a large exhaust hole. This is a school bus

Engine

ODI #11700729

Incident: November 21, 2025 · Filed: November 21, 2025

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.

Electrical System

ODI #11682383

Incident: September 22, 2022 · Filed: August 22, 2025

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 inspected the buzzer alarm; however, the cause of the failure was not found. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 10,000.

Engine and Engine Cooling; Engine

ODI #11661105

Incident: May 12, 2025 · Filed: May 15, 2025

This is a school bus. Exhaust down pipe from exhaust manifold melted down and created a large hole for fumes and potential fire from excessive heat/fuel issue in engine.

Engine

ODI #11659952

Incident: May 9, 2025 · Filed: May 9, 2025

School Bus- Engine exhaust pipe from the exhaust manifold has melted from excessive heat in the system creating large hole for fumes and potential fire to escape. Exhaust is inadequate for the heat levels from the engine or engine performance is misprogrammed to create excessive heat/fuel. Widespread issue with many school buses in our fleet with the same powertrain.

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