Models
Every IC Bus model with a safety record. Open one to see it year by year.
| Model | Years | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| CE | 2001–2023 | 21 |
| Cesb | 2001–2027 | 18 |
| BE | 2007–2019 | 1 |
| RE | 2004–2024 | 1 |
Also on record, with too little data for a page of its own: PB105 · Casb · Resb · CE Sbus · Fecb · 1300 FBC · 1300FBC · 3200 · 3300 · AC · AE · Becb · Besb · CE-C · Cecb · EV · Evsb · FE · Fesb · HC · Hccb · Iccb · Icsb · Rccb · Recb · sfc · TC.
NHTSA recalls, complaints and manufacturer communications (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026
Complaints by model year
All IC Bus models together. Newer years are still collecting complaints.
NHTSA ODI complaints
What owners report
- Engine19
- Engine and engine cooling15
- Structure8
- Service brakes, hydraulic4
- Electrical system3
- Unknown or other2
- Suspension2
- Service brakes, air2
NHTSA ODI complaints, by the system named in the complaint
Latest recalls
International Motors, LLC (International) is recalling certain 2025-2027 IC Bus EVSB and CESB school buses. The driver's window panel and entrance door vertical joints may have been attached without sufficient epoxy coverage. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 221, "School Bus Body Joint Strength."
International Motors, LLC (International) is recalling certain 2025-2027 IC Bus CECB transit buses. The driver's window panel and entrance door vertical joints may have been attached without sufficient epoxy coverage. As such these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 221, "School Bus Body Joint Strength."
International Motors, LLC (International) is recalling certain 2027 IC Bus CESB school buses. The retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured.
International Motors, LLC (International) is recalling certain 2026-2027 IC Bus EVSB school buses. The mounting bracket bolts may have been improperly tightened, allowing the drive motor to detach.
International Motors, LLC (International) is recalling certain 2022-2027 IC Bus EVSB school buses. The high voltage disconnect switch may fail to shut off power to the battery.
International Motors, LLC (International) is recalling certain 2023-2027 IC Bus CESB and 2025-2027 IC Bus EVSB school buses. The body panel joint may have been attached without sufficient epoxy coverage. As such these vehicle fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 221, "School Bus Body Joint Strength."
International Motors, LLC (International) is recalling certain 2023-2027 IC Bus CESB school buses. The brake lines may have been installed with incorrect hardware, which can result in brake line damage and cause a leak.
International Motors, LLC (International) is recalling certain 2026-2027 IC Bus CESB school buses. The retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words