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2019 IC BUS RESB — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

0

Owner Complaints

6

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

7

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 2019 IC BUS RESB

The 2019 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, FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL, STRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT. 7 technical service bulletins have been issued by Navistar, Inc. for this model year.

Recalls for the 2019 IC BUS RESB

NHTSA has recorded 6 recalls for the 2019 IC BUS RESB, potentially affecting up to 15,323 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.

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Recall 21V367000 — FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL

| 933 vehicles affected

Defect: Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2019-2021 IC Bus RE School Buses. The sealing washer may not seat correctly in the pilot bore holes, allowing the high pressure fuel rail assembly to leak.

Consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect the rail threads, and replace the rail as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 21, 2021. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825.

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Recall 19V580000 — STRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT

| 2,677 vehicles affected

Defect: Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2019-2020 IC RE and 2020 IC CE school buses equipped with feature code 48PZP, 48PZR, 48RZY, 48SXV, or 48SZG (Prolo emergency exit roof hatches). Due to a manufacturing issue, the roof hatch external handle may unexpectedly break under reasonable use.

Consequence: If the roof hatch external handle breaks, in the event of an emergency, the hatch cannot be easily opened from outside the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy: Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the outer handle, free of charge. The recall began October 7, 2019. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 19513.

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Recall 19V373000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER

| 2,620 vehicles affected

Defect: Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2016-2020 IC CE and 2019 IC RE school buses equipped with Bendix ADB 22X brake calipers. The driver side rear brakes may drag.

Consequence: A dragging brake may cause damage to the brake components, which may activate the ABS warning light. The warning light may cause the driver to immediately stop the vehicle and transfer occupants. Additionally, the high temperatures at the wheel end can increase the risk of a fire. Either condition increases the risk of injury.

Remedy: Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the left rear caliper with a redesigned adjuster mechanism, free of charge. The recall began July 12, 2019. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is...

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Recall 18V598000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

| 777 vehicles affected

Defect: Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2019 IC Bus CE and RE school buses equipped with long stroke brake chambers and spring actuated parking brakes. The spring actuated parking brake may be improperly crimped to the long stroke service brake chamber, causing a service brake air leak and the possible separation of the spring brake chamber from the service brake...

Consequence: If there is an air leak or separation of the spring brake chamber, it can lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake chamber assembly, free of charge. The recall began October 23, 2018. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 18513.

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Recall 18V315000 — STRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT

| 7,859 vehicles affected

Defect: Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2018-2019 IC Bus CE and 2019 IC Bus RE school buses. The release mechanism on the emergency windows may be difficult to open in an emergency situation. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 217, "Bus Emergency Exits and Window Retention and Release."

Consequence: If extra force is needed to pull the release handle, exit of the vehicle may be hindered, increasing the risk of injury in the event of an emergency.

Remedy: Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will apply dry lubricant to the latch assembly, free of charge. The recall began on June 13, 2018. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 18508.

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Owner Complaints for the 2019 IC BUS RESB

No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2019 IC BUS RESB.

Safety Rating for the 2019 IC BUS RESB

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2019 IC BUS RESB in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2019 IC BUS RESB

Navistar, Inc. has issued 7 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2019 IC BUS RESB. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

IK0300073 — SUSPENSION

Front Suspension Spring Rattle on RE Bus; only models with feature codes 03ADC or 03ADD mechanical springs

18119 — POWER TRAIN

Certain buses may have been built with the fan drive misaligned to the fan drive gearbox resulting in possible wear of the splines on the gearbox shaft.

18119 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

Certain buses may have been built with the fan drive misaligned to the fan drive gearbox resulting in possible wear of the splines on the gearbox shaft.

18119 — EQUIPMENT

Certain buses may have been built with the fan drive misaligned to the fan drive gearbox resulting in possible wear of the splines on the gearbox shaft.

18119 — ENGINE

Certain buses may have been built with the fan drive misaligned to the fan drive gearbox resulting in possible wear of the splines on the gearbox shaft.

REC18512 — PARKING BRAKE

The spring actuated parking brake chamber may have been improperly crimped to the service brake chamber section of the brake chamber assembly resulting in an air leak in the service brake and possible separation of the spring brake chamber.

REC18513 — PARKING BRAKE

The spring actuated parking brake chamber may have been improperly crimped to the service brake chamber section of the brake chamber assembly resulting in an air leak in the service brake and possible separation of the spring brake chamber.

NHTSA Investigations for the 2019 IC BUS RESB

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

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