2012 Ic Bus Fe problems, complaints & recalls
Safety recalls (1)
Structure:body:door 2011-07-21 · campaign 11V375000 · 70 vehicles
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 WINDOW RETENTION AND RELEASE."
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (109)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Engine And Engine Cooling 2024-02-21 · IK0800407 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
starter diagnostics and warranty claim procedure; all engines excluding cummins isb engine with allison transmission or psi engine.
Suspension 2024-02-21 · IK0200013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
suggested alignment target values when performing a vehicle axle alignment.
Electrical System 2023-11-21 · IK0800351 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
j1939 data link source address information
Suspension 2023-09-29 · IK0300010 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
diagnosis of chassis wander complaints.
Service Brakes 2023-09-26 · IK0400040 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
general wheel speed sensor troubleshooting
Seats 2023-09-25 · IK2200109 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
bus seat back foam inspection guidelines
Showing the 6 most recent of 109 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
No detailed complaint narratives on file.
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.