2022 IC BUS CESB — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
6
Owner Complaints
9
Recalls
8
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2022 IC BUS CESB
The 2022 IC BUS CESB has received a total of 6 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 9 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID, STRUCTURE:BODY. 8 technical service bulletins have been issued by International Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine (4 complaints), Electrical System (1 complaint), and Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2022 IC BUS CESB
NHTSA has recorded 9 recalls for the 2022 IC BUS CESB, potentially affecting up to 80,186 vehicles.
Recall 25V503000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID
| 16,553 vehicles affected
Defect: International Motors, LLC (International) is recalling certain 2016-2024 IC Bus CESB school buses. 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 install a silicone black jumper harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 15, 2025. Owners may contact International customer...
View full details →Recall 25V580000 — STRUCTURE:BODY
| 457 vehicles affected
Defect: International Motors, LLC (International) is recalling certain 2016-2026 IC Bus CESB and 2016-2021 RESB school buses. The underfloor reinforcement may not have been installed, compromising the structural integrity of the buses. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages" and 222, "School Bus Passenger Seating...
Consequence: Reduced structural integrity may increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and install a reinforcement channel as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 8, 2025. Owners may contact International customer service at 1-800-448-7825. International's number for this recall is 25514.
View full details →Recall 23V398000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID
| 15,398 vehicles affected
Defect: Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2016 and 2018-2024 IC Bus CE school buses. 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 assembly and if necessary, the wire harness or fuse, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed...
View full details →Recall 23V371000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT
| 19,376 vehicles affected
Defect: Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2021-2024 IC Bus RE, 2022-2024 IC Bus CE, and IC Bus EV school 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 motion. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of...
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: 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. Navistar's number for this recall is 23516.
View full details →Recall 23V065000 — STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
| 12,507 vehicles affected
Defect: Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2022-2024 IC Bus CE, 2022-2023 IC CE SBus, IC RE, and 2023 EV school buses. The roof panel may have been manufactured with insufficient joint strength. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 221, "School Bus Body Joint Strength."
Consequence: A school bus roof panel with insufficient joint strength may separate during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will add additional fasteners to secure the joints, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 3, 2023. Owners may contact Navistar's customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 23501.
View full details →Recall 22V429000 — STEERING
| 3,570 vehicles affected
Defect: Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2022-2023 IC CE School Buses. The steering gears may have been assembled incorrectly, which can cause the gear to fracture.
Consequence: A fractured steering gear can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the steering gear serial numbers, and replace the steering gears as necessary, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed August 15, 2022. Remedy parts are expected to become available in mid-October 2022. Owners may contact...
View full details →Recall 22V367000 — STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
| 4,970 vehicles affected
Defect: Navistar, Inc. is recalling certain 2022-2023 IC CE, IC RE, and 2023 IC EV school buses. The steering wheel retaining nut may have been tightened incorrectly, which can allow the steering wheel to loosen and detach from the steering column shaft.
Consequence: A loose or detached steering wheel increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Dealers will remove the steering wheel nut, apply thread locker, and reinstall the nut, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 25, 2022....
View full details →Recall 21V837000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)
| 7,322 vehicles affected
Defect: Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2020-2023 IC CE school 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 reprogram the ECM, 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 21507.
View full details →Recall 21V450000 — STRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT
| 33 vehicles affected
Defect: Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2014 IC Bus CE, 2019 IC Bus CE, and 2022 IC Bus CE school buses. These buses are not equipped with enough emergency exits. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 217, "Bus Emergency Exits and Window Retention and Release."
Consequence: A lack of emergency exits can delay passengers from exiting the vehicle during an emergency, increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will install two additional emergency exit windows, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 6, 2021. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 21506.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2022 IC BUS CESB
6 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2022 IC BUS CESB. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
Engine exhaust head pipes before the catalytic converter melts down from excessive engine heat, creating a large exhaust hole. This is a school bus
The engine exhaust downpipe melted and cracked- creating a large exhaust pipe hole near the engine exhaust manifold. Releasing exhaust gases and potential flames. This is a school bus and it happens frequently with this model.
The contact called on behalf of the owner of a 2022 IC BUS CESB. The contact works as the district mechanic for the Chase County Schools District. The contact stated that while driving the bus on a rural road, the alarm buzzer sensor on the emergency exit windows activated independently. Due to the rough conditions, the buzzer alarm activated. The windows were not loosened; however, the alarm sounded to indicate a failure. The contact had experienced the failure with the 5 school buses he oversaw. The contact stated that the alarm sound prevented the driver from safely operating the vehicle. The contact was able to recreate the failure by jumping up and down outside of the bus. The contact inspected the buzzer alarm; however, the cause of the failure was not found. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 10,000.
This is a school bus. Exhaust down pipe from exhaust manifold melted down and created a large hole for fumes and potential fire from excessive heat/fuel issue in engine.
This is a school bus. Exhaust down pipe from exhaust manifold melted down and created a large hole for fumes and potential fire from excessive heat/fuel issue in engine.
Safety Rating for the 2022 IC BUS CESB
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2022 IC BUS CESB in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2022 IC BUS CESB
International Motors, LLC has issued 8 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2022 IC BUS CESB. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
IK2501966 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Title: Post Trip Inspection wont disarm while pressing switch Applies To: Vehicles Marked In Service Portal
IK2200154 — SEATS
Luggage rack upholstery repair; only busses equipped with luggage rack.
23103 — VISIBILITY
These certain buses may have a rear A/C system compressor mounting bracket with insufficient clearance between the compressor and bracket that could result in rear A/C compressor lock up.
22514 — STEERING
As reported by R. H. Sheppard Co., Inc in their defect report to NHTSA (Recall 22E-047), an anomaly in the steering gear recirculating ball insertion operation occurred during assembly. Subsequent rework processes and inspections did not detect the missing recirculating balls.
21507 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 built with PSI gasoline or LPG engines
IK2300003 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Power Washing an Electric Vehicle
IK2300002 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Faults setting due to fast key cycle; Electric bus only
IK2300002 — EQUIPMENT
Faults setting due to fast key cycle; Electric bus only
NHTSA Investigations for the 2022 IC BUS CESB
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the IC BUS CESB
- 2017 IC BUS CESB — 0 complaints
- 2018 IC BUS CESB — 0 complaints
- 2019 IC BUS CESB — 0 complaints
- 2020 IC BUS CESB — 0 complaints
- 2021 IC BUS CESB — 3 complaints
- 2022 IC BUS CESB (current)
- 2023 IC BUS CESB — 1 complaint
- 2024 IC BUS CESB — 0 complaints
- 2025 IC BUS CESB — 1 complaint
- 2026 IC BUS CESB — 0 complaints
- 2027 IC BUS CESB — 0 complaints
Other IC BUS Models
- IC BUS CE — 23 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