2017 IC BUS RESB — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
5
Recalls
4
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2017 IC BUS RESB
The 2017 IC BUS RESB has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 6 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with STRUCTURE:BODY, SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE, SEAT BELTS. 4 technical service bulletins have been issued by Navistar, Inc. for this model year.
Recalls for the 2017 IC BUS RESB
NHTSA has recorded 6 recalls for the 2017 IC BUS RESB, potentially affecting up to 3,801 vehicles.
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 17V659000 — SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
| 47 vehicles affected
Defect: Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2017 IC Bus CE and 2016-2017 IC Bus RE school buses, equipped with certain IMMI school bus seat assemblies equipped with 3-point lap and shoulder belts. Under load, the seat belt buckle mount rod can fracture. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number...
Consequence: In the event of a crash, if the buckle mount rod fractures, the seat occupant may not be restrained, increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy: Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the 3-point seat belt rods, free of charge. The recall began on December 14, 2017. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-331-332-1590. Navistar's number for this recall is 17512.
View full details →Recall 17V659000 — SEAT BELTS
| 47 vehicles affected
Defect: Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2017 IC Bus CE and 2016-2017 IC Bus RE school buses, equipped with certain IMMI school bus seat assemblies equipped with 3-point lap and shoulder belts. Under load, the seat belt buckle mount rod can fracture. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number...
Consequence: In the event of a crash, if the buckle mount rod fractures, the seat occupant may not be restrained, increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy: Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the 3-point seat belt rods, free of charge. The recall began on December 14, 2017. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-331-332-1590. Navistar's number for this recall is 17512.
View full details →Recall 17V660000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
| 778 vehicles affected
Defect: Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2015-2018 IC Bus RE school buses. The drop hose fittings for the air brakes may not be oriented correctly, and, as a result, the brake hoses may contact the tire when the wheels are turned to the limit.
Consequence: Contact with the tires may damage the service brake air hose, causing the brakes to become inoperative or lengthening the distance needed to stop the bus, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will reposition the drop hose fittings and replace any damaged drop hose or wheel speed sensor harness, free of charge. The recall began on November 21, 2017. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at...
View full details →Recall 16V765000 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
| 685 vehicles affected
Defect: Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain model year 2015 IC Bus AE and BE, 2015-2017 CE and 2016-2017 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 are too big, allowing the bearings to move out...
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 owners, 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 on December 28, 2016....
View full details →Recall 16V454000 — STRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT
| 1,787 vehicles affected
Defect: Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2016-2017 IC Bus CE school buses manufactured June 15, 2015, to May 20, 2016, and RE school buses manufactured June 18, 2015, to April 27, 2016. These buses may have been manufactured without reflective outline tape around the emergency exit roof hatches. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements for...
Consequence: Absence of the reflective outline tape may reduce conspicuity of the emergency exit roof hatches, reducing the ability of emergency personnel to identify and gain access to the emergency roof hatches, possibly increasing the passenger's risk of personal injury or death during an emergency.
Remedy: Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will install reflective tape around the roof hatch, free of charge. The recall began n July 18, 2016. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 16505.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2017 IC BUS RESB
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2017 IC BUS RESB.
Safety Rating for the 2017 IC BUS RESB
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2017 IC BUS RESB in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2017 IC BUS RESB
Navistar, Inc. has issued 4 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2017 IC BUS RESB. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
IK1900263 — VISIBILITY
Bus with Cummins B6.7 engine and Dual A/C - Cylinder Head Failures
REC17510 — WHEELS
The air brake drop hose on the steer axle may contact the tire when wheels are turned to their fullest travel; School Bus only
REC17511 — WHEELS
The air brake drop hose on the steer axle may contact the tire when wheels are turned to their fullest travel; Commercial Bus only
REC16V-765_2016- — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
The platforms included on the subject S-Series model wheelchair lifts are equipped with folding link arms that may have pivot holes that are too big, allowing the bearings to move out of position.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2017 IC BUS RESB
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the IC BUS RESB
- 2013 IC BUS RESB — 0 complaints
- 2014 IC BUS RESB — 0 complaints
- 2015 IC BUS RESB — 0 complaints
- 2016 IC BUS RESB — 0 complaints
- 2017 IC BUS RESB (current)
- 2018 IC BUS RESB — 0 complaints
- 2019 IC BUS RESB — 0 complaints
- 2020 IC BUS RESB — 0 complaints
- 2021 IC BUS RESB — 0 complaints
- 2022 IC BUS RESB — 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 CE SBUS — 2 total complaints
- IC BUS BE — 1 total complaint
- IC BUS FECB — 1 total complaint
- IC BUS RE — 1 total complaint