2008 IC BUS FE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
5
Recalls
3
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2008 IC BUS FE
The 2008 IC BUS FE 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 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. 3 technical service bulletins have been issued by NAVISTAR, INC for this model year.
Recalls for the 2008 IC BUS FE
NHTSA has recorded 5 recalls for the 2008 IC BUS FE, potentially affecting up to 9,774 vehicles.
Recall 15V870000 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
| 68 vehicles affected
Defect: Navistar, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2007-2015 IC CE transit buses, 2008-2011 IC FE transit buses and 2009-2013 IC RE transit 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...
Consequence: If the bearings move out of position, the stowed platform may have excessive movement resulting in failure of the platform mounting. This failure could cause the wheel chair lift platform to fall out of the vehicle when the doors are opened, increasing the risk of injury for the lift operator.
Remedy: Navistar will notify the purchasers of the lifts, and dealers will inspect the link arms for damage or for displaced bearings. The platform will be inspected for cracks. Any damaged parts will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began...
View full details →Recall 15V868000 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
| 4,784 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: If the bearings move out of position, the stowed platform may have excessive movement resulting in failure of the platform mounting. This failure could cause the wheel chair lift platform to fall out of the vehicle when the doors are opened, increasing the risk of injury for the lift operator.
Remedy: Navistar will notify the purchasers of the lifts, and dealers will inspect the link arms for damage or for displaced bearings. The platform will be inspected for cracks. Any damaged parts will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began...
View full details →Recall 14V692000 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
| 4,784 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: If the platform side plates crack, the lift platform can separate from the lift and come to rest against the vehicle's lift door. When the doors are opened, the platform may fall out, increasing the risk of injury to the lift operator.
Remedy: Navistar will notify owners to take buses to a Ricon dealer or service center who will install supplemental platform support bumpers. Any platform that has already started cracking will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on January 29,...
View full details →Recall 14V691000 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
| 68 vehicles affected
Defect: Navistar, Inc.(Navistar) is recalling certain model year 2007-2015 IC CE transit buses manufactured January 23,2006, to May 12, 2014, 2008, and 2011 IC FE transit buses manufactured October 5, 2006, to September 28, 2009, and 2009-2010, and 2013 IC RE transit buses manufactured September 19, 2007, to November 29, 2011, equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and...
Consequence: If the platform side plates crack, the lift platform can separate from the lift and come to rest against the vehicle's lift door. When the doors are opened, the platform may fall out, increasing the risk of injury to the lift operator.
Remedy: Navistar will notify owners to take buses to a Ricon dealer or service center who will install supplemental platform support bumpers. Any platform that has already started cracking will be replaced, free of charge. The interim notices were mailed on...
View full details →Recall 11V375000 — STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
| 70 vehicles affected
Defect: NAVISTAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 THROUGH 2012 IC BE, CE, AND FE SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 1, 2006, THROUGH MAY 2, 2011. THE REFLECTIVE TAPE FOR THE REAR EXIT DOOR MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TOTALLY COMPLETED. ACCORDINGLY, THE BUSES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 217, "BUS EMERGENCY EXITS AND...
Consequence: THIS NONCOMPLIANCE MAY REDUCE CONSPICUITY OF THE REAR DOOR, REDUCING THE ABILITY OF EMERGENCY PERSONNEL TO IDENTIFY AND GAIN ACCESS TO THE REAR EXIT DURING AN EMERGENCY, POSSIBLY INCREASING THE OCCUPANT'S RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH DURING AN EMERGENCY.
Remedy: NAVISTAR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BUSES AND ADD REFLECTIVE TAPE IF NECESSARY. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 3, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NAVISTAR AT 1-800-448-7825.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2008 IC BUS FE
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2008 IC BUS FE.
Safety Rating for the 2008 IC BUS FE
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2008 IC BUS FE in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2008 IC BUS FE
NAVISTAR, INC has issued 3 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2008 IC BUS FE. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
IK0800415 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Turn Signal Troubleshooting
IK0800415 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
Turn Signal Troubleshooting
IK0800130 — EQUIPMENT
Air Pressure Gauges and A/C Pressure Transducer Troubleshooting on Post-2007 HPV and ProStar
NHTSA Investigations for the 2008 IC BUS FE
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the IC BUS FE
- 2005 IC BUS FE — 0 complaints
- 2007 IC BUS FE — 0 complaints
- 2008 IC BUS FE (current)
- 2009 IC BUS FE — 0 complaints
- 2010 IC BUS FE — 0 complaints
- 2012 IC BUS FE — 0 complaints
Other IC BUS Models
- IC BUS CE — 23 total complaints
- 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