2020 IC BUS CE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
5
Recalls
4
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2020 IC BUS CE
The 2020 IC BUS CE has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 5 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM), FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL: PRE-HEATER. 4 technical service bulletins have been issued by Navistar, Inc. for this model year.
Recalls for the 2020 IC BUS CE
NHTSA has recorded 5 recalls for the 2020 IC BUS CE, potentially affecting up to 57,538 vehicles.
Recall 23V397000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID
| 6,786 vehicles affected
Defect: Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2016 International DuraStar, 2018-2020 and 2023-2024 International 1300FBC Stripped chassis, 2019-2022 IC Bus CE Commercial bus, 2019-2024 IC Bus TC Commercial bus, and 2019-2024 International MV vehicles. The brake pressure switch assembly may leak brake fluid into the brake pressure switch's electrical components and cause an electrical short-circuit.
Consequence: An electrical short in the brake pressure switch can overheat the circuit and increase the risk of a fire while driving or parked.
Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the brake pressure switch and if necessary, the wire harness or fuse, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September...
View full details →Recall 21V838000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)
| 5 vehicles affected
Defect: Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2020-2021 IC CE transit buses. The engine control module (ECM) may set a fault code that results in an unexpected engine shut down.
Consequence: 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: Dealers will update the engine control unit software, 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 21508.
View full details →Recall 20V219000 — FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL: PRE-HEATER
| 27,421 vehicles affected
Defect: Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2017-2020 International WorkStar and International DuraStar, 2018-2019 IC 1300 FBC Commercial and IC HC Commercial, 2018-2021 IC CE Commercial, International MV and International HV, and 2019-2021 IC TC Commercial buses with Cummins B6.7 diesel engines with a fuel module option number FS90301 or FS90453. The electric fuel heater within the fuel module may overheat...
Consequence: A fire increases the risk of injury. An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Cummins will notify the affected Navistar customers and dealers will disable the fuel heater by either installing a plug in place of the heater or otherwise rendering the fuel heater inoperable and removing the fuse supplying electrical power to the...
View full details →Recall 20V220000 — FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL: PRE-HEATER
| 23,299 vehicles affected
Defect: Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2017-2021 IC CE School Buses equipped with Cummins B6.7 diesel engines with fuel module option number FS90301 or FS90453. The electric fuel heater within the fuel module may overheat and cause plastic in the fuel heater to melt and potentially catch fire. It may also lead to engine stalling.
Consequence: A fire increases the risk of injury. An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Cummins will notify the affected Navistar customers and dealers will disable the fuel heater by either installing a plug in place of the heater or otherwise rendering the fuel heater non-operable and remove the fuse supplying electrical power to the...
View full details →Recall 19V581000 — STRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT
| 27 vehicles affected
Defect: Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2019-2020 IC RE and IC CE commercial buses equipped with feature code 48PZP, 48PZR, 48RZY, 48SXV, or 48SZG (Prolo emergency exit roof hatches). Due to a manufacturing issue, the roof hatch external handle may unexpectedly break under reasonable use.
Consequence: If the roof hatch external handle breaks, in the event of an emergency, the hatch cannot be easily opened from outside the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the outer handle, free of charge. The recall began October 7, 2019. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 19514.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2020 IC BUS CE
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2020 IC BUS CE.
Safety Rating for the 2020 IC BUS CE
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2020 IC BUS CE in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2020 IC BUS CE
Navistar, Inc. has issued 4 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2020 IC BUS CE. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
IK2200152 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
CE Bus Engine Cover Sealing
IK1201459 — VISIBILITY
Cummins engine vibration with aftermarket air conditioning installed
20901 — EQUIPMENT
To improve the Oxygen Sensor 2 (O2 sensor 2) On Board Diagnostics (OBD) monitor performance.
19512 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
An unintended engine start could occur when the ignition key is in the run position and the transmission is in the park or neutral position. Only models with PSI gasoline or propane engine and C7 Body Control Module (BCM).
NHTSA Investigations for the 2020 IC BUS CE
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the IC BUS CE
- 2015 IC BUS CE — 0 complaints
- 2016 IC BUS CE — 0 complaints
- 2017 IC BUS CE — 0 complaints
- 2018 IC BUS CE — 0 complaints
- 2019 IC BUS CE — 0 complaints
- 2020 IC BUS CE (current)
- 2021 IC BUS CE — 0 complaints
- 2022 IC BUS CE — 0 complaints
- 2023 IC BUS CE — 0 complaints
Other IC BUS Models
- IC BUS CESB — 20 total complaints
- IC BUS PB105 — 11 total complaints
- IC BUS CASB — 4 total complaints
- IC BUS RESB — 4 total complaints
- IC BUS CE SBUS — 2 total complaints
- IC BUS BE — 1 total complaint
- IC BUS FECB — 1 total complaint
- IC BUS RE — 1 total complaint