2009 IC BUS CESB — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

1

Owner Complaint

5

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

1

Service Bulletin

0

Investigations

Overview of the 2009 IC BUS CESB

The 2009 IC BUS CESB has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 5 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SEATS, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by International Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Engine And Engine Cooling (1 complaint).

Recalls for the 2009 IC BUS CESB

NHTSA has recorded 5 recalls for the 2009 IC BUS CESB, potentially affecting up to 25,064 vehicles.

Recall 13V320000 — SEATS

| 662 vehicles affected

Defect: Navistar is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2009, and 2012 IC CE school buses and certain model year 2006 through 2009, and 2011 through 2013 IC RE school buses manufactured from October 6, 2005, through April 18, 2012, and equipped with C. E. White Inc. brand flip seats.

Consequence: When a flip seat is installed in front of another passenger seat, it is possible for the occupant of the rearward passenger seat to insert their toes and/or foot into the lower frame area of the flip seat. When a vehicle passenger occupies the flip seat, pushing the seat bottom downward to the horizontal position to sit in the seat, the occupant of the rearward seat could suffer a pinch point injury to their toes and/or foot.

Remedy: Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will install a safety guard to prevent passengers from placing their toes or feet in the opening on the back of the subject Flip Seats, free of charge. The recall began on November 12,...

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Recall 12V476000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

| 20,902 vehicles affected

Defect: Navistar is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2011 IC school buses, models CESB, RESB, and FESB, manufactured from June 17, 2004, through October 15, 2009, equipped with I-6 engines within feature codes 12N (PL, PM, PN, PR, PS, PT, PU, PV, SA, SG, SK, SL, SM, SV, SZ, TB, UA, UB, UC, and UD). The high pressure engine oil...

Consequence: A leak or rupture of the high pressure oil line could possibly result in an unexpected engine stall or may result in an engine compartment fire.

Remedy: Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the high pressure oil line free of change. The safety recall began on December 21, 2012. Owners may contact Navistar at 1-331-332-1590.

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Recall 12V258000 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

| 4 vehicles affected

Defect: NAVISTAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007, 2009, AND 2011 IC CESB SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH BRAUN CENTURY-2 AND VISTA-2 WHEELCHAIR LIFTS. OVER TIME, AND WITH FREQUENT USE, THE ROLL STOP LATCHES ON THE OUTER BARRIER MAY BECOME BENT OR MISALIGNED.

Consequence: A WHEELCHAIR OCCUPANT MAY DEFEAT OR RIDE OVER THE INSUFFICIENTLY LATCHED ROLL STOP. IF THIS OCCURS WHEN THE LIFT PLATFORM IS IN AN ELEVATED POSITION, THE WHEELCHAIR’S OCCUPANT COULD FALL AND SUSTAIN INJURY.

Remedy: NAVISTAR HAS REPORTED THAT ALL THE AFFECTED BUSES HAVE BEEN REPAIRED BY AUTHORIZED BRAUN DEALERS. THEREFORE, AN OWNER NOTIFICATION NOTICE IS NOT NECESSARY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NAVISTAR AT 1-260-461-1890.

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Recall 08V438000 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

| 1,607 vehicles affected

Defect: NAVISTAR IS RECALLING 1,607 MY 2007 THROUGH 2009 IC BESB, CESB, FESB, AND RESB SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 4, 2006 THROUGH NOVEMBER 15, 2007, EQUIPPED WITH RICON S OR K SERIES WHEELCHAIR LIFTS. THE ANTI-STOW INTERLOCK MAY NOT DETECT THE PRESENCE OF A WHEELCHAIR OR MOBILITY AID USER. THE PRESSURE SENSING SWITCH THAT DETECTS THE PRESENCE OF WEIGHT ON...

Consequence: A LIFT OCCUPANT CAN BE INJURED SHOULD THE LIFT BEGIN TO STOW UNINTENTIONALLY.

Remedy: NAVISTAR IS WORKING WITH RICON TO CORRECT THE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS (PLEASE SEE 07E097). OWNERS MAY CONTACT RICON AT 1-800-322-2884 OR NAVISTAR AT 1-260-461-1890.

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Recall 08V436000 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

| 1,889 vehicles affected

Defect: NAVISTAR IS RECALLING 1,889 IC SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 4, 2005 THROUGH NOVEMBER 15, 2007, EQUIPPED WITH RICON PLATFORM STYLE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS. THESE LIFTS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 403, "PLATFORM LIFT SYSTEMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES." THE THRESHOLD WARNING SYSTEM MAY NOT DETECT THE PRESENCE OF A WHEELCHAIR OR MOBILITY AID...

Consequence: THE USER OF THE LIFT COULD BE INJURED SHOULD THE LIFT MOVE UNINTENTIONALLY.

Remedy: NAVISTAR IS WORKING WITH RICON TO CORRECT THE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS FREE OF CHARGE (PLEASE SEE 07E095). THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 1, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT RICON AT 1-818-267-3000 OR NAVISTAR AT 1-260-461-1890.

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Owner Complaints for the 2009 IC BUS CESB

1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2009 IC BUS CESB. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Most Recent Complaints

#10399195 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | | 40,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 INTERNATIONAL IC CE 300 BUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE EGR COOLER HOSE WAS DEFECTIVE AND FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION OR REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED WHO DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 40,000. UPDATED 09/27/11*LJ UPDATED 2/9/12 *CN

Safety Rating for the 2009 IC BUS CESB

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2009 IC BUS CESB in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2009 IC BUS CESB

International Motors, LLC has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2009 IC BUS CESB. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

IK0400056 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS

BRAKE LIGHT OPERATION; ONLY EQUIPPED WITH FULL POWER BRAKE SYSTEM

NHTSA Investigations for the 2009 IC BUS CESB

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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