How many recalls does the 2023 IC Bus EV have?

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 2023 IC Bus EV as of October 16, 2026. Each includes the defect description, safety consequence, and the remedy IC Bus will perform. New recalls can be issued at any time; this page is refreshed from NHTSA daily.

How do I tell if my 2023 IC Bus EV is affected by a recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN — stamped at the base of the windshield on the driver side and on the door jamb sticker — at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether your specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall; the list on this page covers every campaign for the 2023 IC Bus EV.

Are recall repairs on a 2023 IC Bus EV free?

Usually. Federal law requires IC Bus to remedy recalls on the 2023 EV free of charge at an authorized IC Bus dealer, regardless of how many owners the vehicle has had or how many miles are on the odometer — unless it was first sold more than 15 years before the recall was issued (5 years for tires).

Does a recall on the 2023 IC Bus EV affect resale value?

An open recall can reduce resale value; a recall that has been repaired (documented in the vehicle history report) generally does not. Before you buy or sell a used 2023 IC Bus EV, check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm every recall has been remedied.

How many owner complaints are on file for the 2023 IC Bus EV?

No owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA on the 2023 IC Bus EV.

NHTSA vehicle safety data

2023 IC Bus EV Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

The 2023 IC Bus EV has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 0 owner complaints on file as of October 16, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized IC Bus dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2023 IC Bus EV. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS

NHTSA #23V065000

Reported February 10, 2023 · Navistar, Inc.

Potentially affected: 12,507 vehicles

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.

SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE:TORQUE ARM

NHTSA #22V909000

Reported December 8, 2022 · Navistar, Inc.

Potentially affected: 6,948 vehicles

Defect description

Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2023 IC RE, IC EV, and 2023-2024 IC CE school buses. The fasteners that connect the transverse torque arm to the rear axle housing may have been tightened incorrectly, which can allow the rear axle to shift side to side.

Safety consequence

A rear axle that moves side to side can cause a loss of handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, a loose rear axle may cause vehicle instability during an evacuation in an emergency, increasing the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will replace and tighten the fasteners, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 6, 2023. Owners may contact Navistar's customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 22527.

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.

SUSPENSION:CRITICAL FASTENERS

NHTSA #22V870000

Reported November 23, 2022 · Navistar, Inc.

Potentially affected: 5,645 vehicles

Defect description

Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2023 IC CE, EV, and RE vehicles. The hex flange lock nuts, used in the suspension and steering joints, were improperly heat treated and may lose tension over time.

Safety consequence

A loss of tension in the steering and suspension joints may lead to steering instability and increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will replace the hex flange lock nuts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed January 20, 2023. Owners may contact Navistar's customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 22525.

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.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM: CABLES

NHTSA #22V850000

Reported November 17, 2022 · Navistar, Inc.

Potentially affected: 149 vehicles

Defect description

Navistar, Inc. is recalling certain 2022-2023 IC EV school buses. The high voltage positive cables that connect the battery packs to the manual service disconnects (MSD) may have been mislabeled.

Safety consequence

A misidentified electrical cable may be mistaken for a de-energized cable by a technician or first responder, increasing the risk of electrical shock and injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will reinstall the battery cables and replace the associated warning labels, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed January 13, 2023. Remedy parts are expected to become available in the 1st Quarter of 2023. Owners may contact Navistar's customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 22523.

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: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

NHTSA #22V367000

Reported May 23, 2022 · Navistar, Inc.

Potentially affected: 4,970 vehicles

DO NOT DRIVE — NHTSA has issued a park-it order on this recall. 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.

Other IC Bus EV model years

Check your 2023 IC Bus EV VIN

Not every recall applies to every VIN in a given year. Enter the 17-character VIN from your IC Bus EV at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether your specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.

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