2012 IC Bus RE: recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 12 recall campaigns for the 2012 IC Bus RE. The newest campaign is 15V870000. NHTSA received the report on 23 Dec 2015. The NHTSA record gives the component Equipment Adaptive/Mobility. NHTSA has no complaint on file for this model year.

The NHTSA recall file shows no do-not-drive advisory and no park-outside advisory on these campaigns.

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Remedy of the newest campaign, 15V870000, in the NHTSA record

Navistar will notify the purchasers of the lifts, and dealers will inspect the link arms for damage or for displaced bearings. The platform will be inspected for cracks. Any damaged parts will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on February 19, 2016. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Note: These buses and wheelchair lifts were subject to a similar recall in 2014. All vehicles that received that recall remedy are still affected by this recall as well.

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Complaint information entered into NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation vehicle owner's complaint database is used with other data sources to identify safety issues that warrant investigation and to determine if a safety-related defect trend exists.
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Recall campaigns

12 campaigns, newest first. 39,139 units in total.

15V87000023 Dec 2015Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
15V86800022 Dec 2015Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
14V6920003 Nov 2014Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
13V3080007 Aug 2013Seats
13V01900017 Jan 2013Electrical System
12V28500021 Jun 2012Structure / Body / Roof and Pillars
12V28700021 Jun 2012Structure / Body / Roof and Pillars
12V06100016 Feb 2012Service Brakes, Air / Supply / Check Valve
12V05900016 Feb 2012Seats
11V36800022 Jul 2011Structure / Body
11V36500021 Jul 2011Electrical System / 12v/24v/48v Battery / Cables
11V36700021 Jul 2011Electrical System / 12v/24v/48v Battery / Cables

15V870000Received 23 Dec 2015. 68 units.
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Navistar, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2007-2015 IC CE transit buses, 2008-2011 IC FE transit buses and 2009-2013 IC RE transit buses equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts by Ricon. The affected lifts are equipped with folding link arms that may have pivot holes that are too big, allowing the bearings to move out of position.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If the bearings move out of position, the stowed platform may have excessive movement resulting in failure of the platform mounting. This failure could cause the wheel chair lift platform to fall out of the vehicle when the doors are opened, increasing the risk of injury for the lift operator.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Navistar will notify the purchasers of the lifts, and dealers will inspect the link arms for damage or for displaced bearings. The platform will be inspected for cracks. Any damaged parts will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on February 19, 2016. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Note: These buses and wheelchair lifts were subject to a similar recall in 2014. All vehicles that received that recall remedy are still affected by this recall as well.
Report filed by Navistar, Inc.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 19 Feb 2016.
15V868000Received 22 Dec 2015. 4,784 units.
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Navistar, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2007-2015 IC BE and CE school buses, 2013-2015 IC AE school buses, 2007-2011 IC FE school buses, and 2007-2014 IC RE school buses equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts by Ricon. The affected lifts are equipped with folding link arms that may have pivot holes that are too big, allowing the bearings to move out of position.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If the bearings move out of position, the stowed platform may have excessive movement resulting in failure of the platform mounting. This failure could cause the wheel chair lift platform to fall out of the vehicle when the doors are opened, increasing the risk of injury for the lift operator.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Navistar will notify the purchasers of the lifts, and dealers will inspect the link arms for damage or for displaced bearings. The platform will be inspected for cracks. Any damaged parts will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on February 19, 2016. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Note: These buses and wheelchair lifts were subject to a similar recall in 2014. All vehicles that received that recall remedy are still affected by this recall as well.
Report filed by Navistar, Inc.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 19 Feb 2016.
14V692000Received 3 Nov 2014. 4,784 units.
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 IC AE, 2007-2015 IC BE, CE, 2007-2011 IC FE, and 2007-2014 IC RE school buses equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by Ricon Corporation after January 1, 2006. The platform side plate of the affected wheelchair lifts may crack.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If the platform side plates crack, the lift platform can separate from the lift and come to rest against the vehicle's lift door. When the doors are opened, the platform may fall out, increasing the risk of injury to the lift operator.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Navistar will notify owners to take buses to a Ricon dealer or service center who will install supplemental platform support bumpers. Any platform that has already started cracking will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on January 29, 2015. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-331-332-1590 or Ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884. Navistar's number for this recall is 14518.
Report filed by Navistar, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number 14518. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 29 Jan 2015.
13V308000Received 7 Aug 2013. 22,264 units.
Seats
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Navistar, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 IC Bus AE, and 2011-2014 BE, CE, and RE buses. These buses were manufactured February 11, 2010, through June 17, 2013. The passenger seat foam padding did not adequately reduce the impact forces to the knee in the lower outside corners of the seat back during compliance testing. Thus, these buses fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 222, "School Bus Passenger Seating and Crash Protection."
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
In the event of a crash, the seat padding may not properly protect against knee impact force, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will install polystyrene blocks in the lower outside corners of each seat to increase the knee protection, free of charge. The recall began on October 10, 2013. Owners may contact Navistar at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's recall campaign number is 13512.
Report filed by Navistar, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number 13512. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 10 Oct 2013.
13V019000Received 17 Jan 2013. 1,276 units.
Electrical System
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Navistar is recalling certain model year 2013 IC brand CE buses, and 2012-2013 RE buses; manufactured from December 7, 2010, through June 26, 2012 and equipped with model year 2011 through 2013 I-6 engines and feature codes 12NUK, 12NUL, 12NUM, 12NUN, 12NUP and 12NUS. The injection pressure regulator (IPR) harness wire may break due to vibrational damage. This could cause an unexpected shut down of the engine.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
An unexpected engine shut down while driving may increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the IPR wire connector, free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin by March 18, 2013. Owners may contact Navistar at 1-800-448-7825.
Report filed by Navistar, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number 13502. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 15 Mar 2013.
12V285000Received 21 Jun 2012. 3,491 units.
Structure / Body / Roof and Pillars
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Navistar is recalling certain model year 2012 and 2013 ic ce, re, and be school buses manufactured from april 1, 2011, through march 31, 2012, equipped with prolo roof escape hatches. Increased friction between the rear plate assemblies, p/no. 009327, and the nylon rear pop-up support, p/no. 008956, may result in an opening force of the prolo roof hatches that exceeds federal standard requirements. Thus, these hatches fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 217, "bus emergency exits and window retention and release."
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
In the event of an emergency, egress of the bus may be hindered possibly resulting in injury to the vehicle occupants.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Navistar will notify owners. Specialty manufacturing, INC. (smi) will provide service kits along with repair instructions to dealers and owners, free of charge. The safety recall began on august 3, 2012. Owners may contact navistar at 1-260-461-1890 or smi at 1-800-951-7867.
Report filed by NAVISTAR, INC. Manufacturer campaign number 12517. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 3 Aug 2012.
12V287000Received 21 Jun 2012. 44 units.
Structure / Body / Roof and Pillars
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Navistar is recalling certain model year 2012 and 2013 ic bus ce and re commercial buses manufactured from april1, 2011, through march 31, 2012, equipped with prolo roof escape hatches. Increased friction between the rear plate assemblies, p/no. 009327, and the nylon rear pop-up support, p/no. 008956, may result in an opening force of the prolo roof hatches that exceeds federal standard requirements. Thus, these hatches fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 217, "bus emergency exits and window retention and release."
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
In the event of an emergency, egress of the bus may be hindered possibly resulting in injury to the vehicle occupants.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Navistar will notify owners. Specialty manufacturing, INC. (smi) will provide service kits along with repair instructions to dealers and owners, free of charge. The safety recall began on august 3, 2012. Owners may contact navistar at 1-260-461-1890 or smi at 1-800-951-7867.
Report filed by NAVISTAR, INC. Manufacturer campaign number 12520. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 3 Aug 2012.
12V061000Received 16 Feb 2012. 920 units.
Service Brakes, Air / Supply / Check Valve
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Navistar is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 ic bus ce and re school buses manufactured from december 2, 2010, through january 26, 2012, and equipped with bendix atr-6 antilock traction relay valves. In extremely cold conditions, these bendix relay valves may potentially develop internal leakage. Internal leakage can lead to air pressure being delivered to affected primary or secondary brakes causing continuous brake application.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Unexpected continuous brake application can cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. Also, the brakes may be applied without illuminating the brake lights, failing to give proper warning to other drivers.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will provide a temporary repair until bendix develops a permanent remedy. The safety recall began on april 40, 2012. This service will be performed free of charge. Owners may contact navistar at 260-461-1890.
Report filed by NAVISTAR, INC. Manufacturer campaign number G-12513. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 4 Apr 2012.
12V059000Received 16 Feb 2012. 677 units.
Seats
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Navistar is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 ic bus be and ce and certain model year 2012 re school buses manufactured from april 8, 2010 through july 1, 2011, equipped with c. E. White seat cushions. The self-latching mechanism used to retain the seat cushion to the frame may not activate. Thus, these seats fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 222, "school bus passenger seating and crash protection."
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If the seat cushion is not securely latched to the seat structure, the seat could become dislodged, increasing the risk of injury to the vehicle occupants.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will repair the seats free of charge. Owners may contact navistar at 260-461-1890.
Report filed by NAVISTAR, INC. Manufacturer campaign number 12505. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 14 Mar 2012.
11V368000Received 22 Jul 2011. 340 units.
Structure / Body
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Navistar is recalling certain model year 2011 and 2012 ic ce and re school buses manufactured from october 8, 2009, through april 14, 2011. These buses were built without or incorrectly installed floor channel reinforcements. Accordingly, the buses fail to conform with the seat back rear force and displacement requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 222, "school bus passenger seating and crash protection."
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Noncompliance to the standard increases the passenger's risk of rearward ejection from the seat which may cause personal injury or death in the event of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Navistar will notify owners and dealers will repair the buses free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or before september 16, 2011. Owners may contact navistar at 1-800-448-7825.
Report filed by NAVISTAR, INC. Manufacturer campaign number 11513. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 12 Sep 2011.
11V365000Received 21 Jul 2011. 431 units.
Electrical System / 12v/24v/48v Battery / Cables
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Navistar is recalling certain model year 2011 and 2012 ic re school buses manufactured from february 4, 2010, through june 16, 2011. The positive battery cable may rub on the hydraulic cooler reservoir mounting bracket possibly resulting in an electrical short.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
An electrical short may cause a fire possibly resulting in property damage, personal injury, or death.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Navistar will notify owners and dealers will repair the buses free of charge. The safety recall began during january 2012. Owners may contact navistar at 1-800-448-7825.
Report filed by NAVISTAR, INC. Manufacturer campaign number 11511. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 23 Jan 2012.
11V367000Received 21 Jul 2011. 60 units.
Electrical System / 12v/24v/48v Battery / Cables
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Navistar is recalling certain model year 2011 and 2012 ic re commercial buses manufactured from august 24, 2010, through june 8, 2011. The positive battery cable may rub on the hydraulic cooler reservoir mounting bracket possibly resulting in an electrical short.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
An electrical short may cause a fire possibly resulting in property damage, personal injury, or death.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Navistar will notify owners and dealers will repair the buses free of charge. Parts availability has not yet been determined. An interim letter was mailed in october 2011. The safety recall began on ajnaury 23, 2012. Owners may contact navistar at 1-800-448-7825.
Report filed by NAVISTAR, INC. Manufacturer campaign number 11510. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 23 Jan 2012.

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Recall Register. 2012 IC Bus RE: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/ic-bus/re/2012/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall, complaint and investigation files. Data through 29 Sep 2026.

Sources

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Licence: US government work, public domain
Recall file through: 29 Sep 2026
Complaint file through: 29 Mar 2018
First complaint in the file: 1 Jan 1995
Manufacturer in the recall file: Navistar, Inc.

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Questions

How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2012 IC Bus RE?: 39,139 units in 12 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.
How many recall campaigns does the IC Bus RE have for all model years?: NHTSA lists 30 recall campaigns for the IC Bus RE, model years 2007 to 2023. 12 of them name the 2012 model year.
Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2012 IC Bus RE open?: The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.