Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2007 IC Bus RE, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
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NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Recalls
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.
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.
NAVISTAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 THROUGH 2008 IC BE, RE, AND CE SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM DECEMBER 4, 2001 THROUGH DECEMBER 14, 2009 EQUIPPED WITH INTERNATIONAL VT365 ENGINES HAVING ENGINE CALIBRATION PAN2PVR0, PAN2PVR1, OR PAN2PWR. THE ENGINE NORMALLY RESPONDS TO A FAILED OPEN ACCELERATOR POSITION SENSOR CIRCUIT FAULT BY RETURNING THE ENGINE TO LOW IDLE SPEED OF 800 RPM AND DISABLING THE DRIVER'S ABILITY TO INCREASE THE ENGINE SPEED. HOWEVER IF THE OPEN CIRCUIT CORRECTS ITSELF WITHIN 30 SECONDS OF INITIATION, ENGINE SPEED COULD SUDDENLY INCREASE TO A HIGH IDLE SPEED OF 1200 RPM.
NAVISTAR IS RECALLING 24,975 MY 2003 THROUGH 2008 IC BE, CE, HC, AND RE SCHOOL AND COMMERCIAL BUSES AND 2002 THROUGH 2008 INTERNATIONAL 3200 AND 3300 MODEL BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 21, 2001 THROUGH DECEMBER 14, 2007, EQUIPPED WITH INTERNATIONAL VT365 ENGINES. THESE VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT ENGINE HARD START, NO START, OR STALL CONDITIONS DUE TO POSSIBLY DAMAGED TERMINALS IN THE FUSE HOLDER CONNECTOR OF THE INJECTOR DRIVE MODULE (IDM) CLEAN BATTERY POWER CIRCUITS. THE TERMINALS MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED DURING ELECTRICAL CONTINUITY TESTING IN THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What IC Bus told its dealers about the 2007 IC Bus RE: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 10251414 | Starter Diagnostics and warranty claim procedure; all engines EXCLUDING Cummins ISB engine with Allison transmission or PSI engine. |
| 10251409 | Suggested alignment target values when performing a vehicle axle alignment. |
| 10246231 | J1939 Data Link Source Address Information |
| 10243610 | How to request a horsepower quote; all International and Cummins engines |
| 10243605 | Bus seat back foam inspection guidelines |
| 10243596 | General Wheel Speed Sensor Troubleshooting |
| 10243595 | Diagnosis of chassis wander complaints. |
| 10241555 | J1939 Data Link Source Address Information |
| 10241554 | J1939 Data Link Troubleshooting |
| 10234000 | Starter diagnostics and warranty claim procedure for all engines and all chassis EXCLUDING vehicles equipped with PSI engines or Cummins ISB engine with Allison transmissions |
| 10227455 | J1939 Data link source address information |
| 10222490 | Pico Scope CCOS (Crankcase Separator Test) |
| 10219330 | PicoScope Test One Channel RCT |
| 10219325 | PicoScope Test Resistance and Ohmmeter |
| 10219319 | PicoScope Test for Datalink (CAN) Health Shorts & opens |
| 10219314 | PicoScope Test - Battery Loss of Charge - Parasitic Draw Test |
| 10208432 | ECM Calibration for DPF Replacement; Applies to MaxxForce Engines |
| 10204139 | Power Steering Diagnostics Flow / Pressure Specifications For Power Steering Gears and Power Steering Pumps |
| 10201758 | Engine Oil Capacities. All International electronic engines 1994 to present and Cummins ISB, ISM, or ISX engines |
| 10199915 | General wheel speed sensor troubleshooting |
| 10198708 | Aftertreatment Clamp Corrosion; Single Can Aftertreatment Systems |
| 10185108 | ECM Calibration for DPF Replacement; only trucks and busses built with 2007- 2009 MaxxForce DT/9/10. 2010-2012 MaxxForce DT/9/10, 2007-2009 MaxxForce V8, 2008-2009 MaxxForce 11/13 engines |
| 10179296 | Codes 141, 142, and 621 in a 2-box ECM/IDM; only models with 2-box ECM/IDM from 2003-2007 |
| 10179294 | Driveline Information Center and Troubleshooting Procedures |
| 10179289 | Repair Procedures for Vehicles Struck by Lightning |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)
NHTSA investigations
SCHOOL BUS STALLING
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