2022 IC Bus Cesb: recalls and complaints

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• 25V5800004 Sep 2025Structure / Body
• 25V5030006 Aug 2025Service Brakes, Hydraulic / FluidAdvisory
• 23V3980002 Jun 2023Service Brakes, Hydraulic / FluidAdvisory
• 23V37100025 May 2023Service Brakes, Air / Antilock / ABS Warning Light
• 23V06500010 Feb 2023Structure / Body / Roof and Pillars
• 22V42900016 Jun 2022Steering
• 22V36700023 May 2022Steering / Steering Wheel/Handle BarAdvisory
• 21V83700025 Oct 2021Engine and Engine Cooling / Engine / Engine Control Module (Ecu/Ecm)
• 21V45000015 Jun 2021Structure / Emergency / Escape/Egress/Exit

1. 25V580000Received 4 Sep 2025. 457 units.

   Structure / Body

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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."

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

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

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Report filed by International Motors, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number 25514. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 8 Dec 2025.

2. 25V503000Received 6 Aug 2025. 16,553 units.

   Service Brakes, Hydraulic / FluidPark-outside advisory

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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, in the NHTSA record

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

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Report filed by International Motors, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number 25510. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 15 Dec 2025.

3. 23V398000Received 2 Jun 2023. 15,398 units.

   Service Brakes, Hydraulic / FluidPark-outside advisory

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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, in the NHTSA record

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

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Report filed by Navistar, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number 23518. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 29 Sep 2023.

4. 23V371000Received 25 May 2023. 19,376 units.

   Service Brakes, Air / Antilock / ABS Warning Light

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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."

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   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, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Report filed by Navistar, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number 23516. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 18 Jul 2023.

5. 23V065000Received 10 Feb 2023. 12,507 units.

   Structure / Body / Roof and Pillars

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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."

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

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

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Report filed by Navistar, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number 23501. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 3 Apr 2023.

6. 22V429000Received 16 Jun 2022. 3,570 units.

   Steering

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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, in the NHTSA record

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

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Report filed by Navistar, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number 22514. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 10 Nov 2022.

7. 22V367000Received 23 May 2022. 4,970 units.

   Steering / Steering Wheel/Handle BarDo-not-drive advisory

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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, in the NHTSA record

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

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Report filed by Navistar, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number 22511. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 25 May 2022.

8. 21V837000Received 25 Oct 2021. 7,322 units.

   Engine and Engine Cooling / Engine / Engine Control Module (Ecu/Ecm)

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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, in the NHTSA record

   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, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Report filed by Navistar, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number 21507. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 18 Jan 2022.

9. 21V450000Received 15 Jun 2021. 33 units.

   Structure / Emergency / Escape/Egress/Exit

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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."

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

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

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Report filed by Navistar, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number 21506. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 6 Aug 2021.

The campaign number opens the NHTSA record. Each quotation is the text of the NHTSA recall file.

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Units: The number of vehicles or products that a recall can include. The manufacturer or the firm reports the number to the agency.

The NHTSA complaint file has no complaint for this model year.

The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.

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1. 20022
2. 20034
3. 20045
4. 20056
5. 200611
6. 200715
7. 20088
8. 20095
9. 20101
10. 20111
11. 201615
12. 201714
13. 201812
14. 201916
15. 202012
16. 20214
17. 20229
18. 202317
19. 202413
20. 202514
21. 202613
22. 20276

A year without a link has fewer than 2 campaigns and fewer than 25 complaints. It has no page.

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How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2022 IC Bus Cesb?

80,186 units in 9 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.

How many recall campaigns does the IC Bus Cesb have for all model years?

NHTSA lists 77 recall campaigns for the IC Bus Cesb, model years 2002 to 2027. 9 of them name the 2022 model year.

Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2022 IC Bus Cesb open?

The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.