2021 IC BUS CE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
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Owner Complaints
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Recalls
11
Service Bulletins
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Investigations
Overview of the 2021 IC BUS CE
The 2021 IC BUS CE has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 7 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID, SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM). 11 technical service bulletins have been issued by Navistar, Inc. for this model year.
Recalls for the 2021 IC BUS CE
NHTSA has recorded 7 recalls for the 2021 IC BUS CE, potentially affecting up to 117,251 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 23V370000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT
| 59,684 vehicles affected
Defect: Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2021-2024 International HV, HX, LoneStar, LT, MV, eMV, and RH trucks, and IC Bus CE, 2021-2023 IC Bus RE, and 2022-2023 IC Bus TC Commercial 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...
Consequence: 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: Towing variant vehicles under this campaign will not be repaired under recall 24V-8918. 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....
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 20V789000 — EQUIPMENT
| 28 vehicles affected
Defect: Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2021-2022 IC Bus CE school buses. The weather seal of the illuminated stop sign unit may allow contaminants to enter into the unit, resulting in reduced performance. In certain cases, an electrical short may occur which would render the unit inoperable.
Consequence: If the sign performance is inhibited, or completely inoperable, it can reduce the visibility for oncoming drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the LED illuminated school bus signs, free of charge. The recall began December 15, 2020. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825.
View full details →Recall 20V789000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING
| 28 vehicles affected
Defect: Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2021-2022 IC Bus CE school buses. The weather seal of the illuminated stop sign unit may allow contaminants to enter into the unit, resulting in reduced performance. In certain cases, an electrical short may occur which would render the unit inoperable.
Consequence: If the sign performance is inhibited, or completely inoperable, it can reduce the visibility for oncoming drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the LED illuminated school bus signs, free of charge. The recall began December 15, 2020. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825.
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 →Owner Complaints for the 2021 IC BUS CE
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2021 IC BUS CE.
Safety Rating for the 2021 IC BUS CE
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2021 IC BUS CE in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2021 IC BUS CE
Navistar, Inc. has issued 11 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2021 IC BUS CE. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
21508 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)
With the vehicle in motion, the engine control module (ECM) may set a fault code resulting in engine shut down without warning. Only models equipped with certain PSI engines
21508 Interim — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
With the vehicle in motion, the engine control module (ECM) may set a fault code resulting in engine shut down without warning; only models equipped with PSI gasoline or LPG engines.
21508 Interim — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
With the vehicle in motion, the engine control module (ECM) may set a fault code resulting in engine shut down without warning; only models equipped with PSI gasoline or LPG engines.
IK0900141 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
DuraStar and MV Air Compressor Inlet Hose Rub. Only models equipped with Cummins ISB or B6.7 engines
20903 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
The electrical harness to the air dryer heater may have been assembled without the ground circuit for the heater element to function. School bus only; NOT TRANSIT BUS
20112 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Certain IC Bus® CE buses may be built with Webasto fuel lines routed incorrectly.
20110 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Certain school buses equipped with PSI gasoline or propane engines may have engine blocks without the counterbore machined where the oil pressure sensor is installed.
20110 — EQUIPMENT
Certain school buses equipped with PSI gasoline or propane engines may have engine blocks without the counterbore machined where the oil pressure sensor is installed.
IK0800591 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
CE Bus Cowl Panel Relay Kit
IK2200147 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
CE Bus fuel sending access hole in wrong location; only models with feature 47AEU built between 5/7/19 and 2/19/20
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2021 IC BUS CE
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the IC BUS CE
- 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 — 0 complaints
- 2021 IC BUS CE (current)
- 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