Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2014 IC Bus Casb
NHTSA data on file today
The 2014 IC Bus Casb has 8 NHTSA recall campaigns and 4 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #21V450000 Lack of Emergency Exits/FMVSS 217 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V837000 Engine Coolant Leak into Cabin NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V868000 Wheel Chair Lift Link Arm Pivot Holes NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V692000 Wheelchair Lift - Platform Cracking NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V043000 Hybrid Transmission Software NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #13V630000 Seat Belt may be Difficult to Unlatch/FMVSS 209 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #13V397000 Seat Restraining Barrier/FMVSS 222 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #13V308000 Failed Knee Impact Testing/FMVSS 222 NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine 4 complaints
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $8,000–$13,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2014 IC Bus CASB has several recalls, mainly affecting safety and requiring attention. Complaints also highlight some engine concerns, suggesting the potential for costly repairs. These issues lower the vehicle's reliability rating to below-average.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| engine system | 50,000–80,000 miles | $2,000–$5,000 | common |
| coolant hose | 40,000–70,000 miles | $150–$400 | common |
| transmission software | 60,000–90,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | occasional |
| wheelchair lift | 70,000–100,000 miles | $400–$800 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Coolant system check
- Brake inspection
- Transmission service
- Air filter replacement
- Belt inspection/replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Engine misfires or stalls
- Coolant leaks
- Transmission shifts unexpectedly
- Unusual noises from the engine
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2014 IC Bus Casb at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.