2023 Ic Bus Re problems, complaints & recalls
Safety recalls (4)
Service Brakes, Air:antilock:abs Warning Light 2023-05-25 · campaign 23V370000 · 59,684 vehicles
Defect: Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2021-2024 International HV, HX, LoneStar, LT, MV, eMV, and RH trucks, and IC Bus CE, 2021-2023 IC Bus RE, and 2022-2023 IC Bus TC Commercial 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 Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brak
Risk: 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.
Fix: Towing variant vehicles under this campaign will not be repaired under recall 24V-8918. 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 23515.
Structure:body:roof And Pillars 2023-02-10 · campaign 23V066000 · 115 vehicles
Defect: Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2022-2023 IC Bus CE, and 2022-2023 IC RE transit buses. The roof panel may have been manufactured with insufficient joint strength.
Risk: A school bus roof panel with insufficient joint strength may separate during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: 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 23502.
Suspension:critical Fasteners 2022-11-23 · campaign 22V869000 · 25,822 vehicles
Defect: Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2021-2022 International CV, 2022-2023 International HV, 2023 IC 1300 FBC, CE, RE, TC, International MV, HX, LT, RH, and LoneStar vehicles. The hex flange lock nuts, used in the suspension and steering joints, were improperly heat treated and may lose tension over time.
Risk: A loss of tension in the steering and suspension joints may lead to steering instability and increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the hex flange lock nuts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed January 20, 2023. Owners may contact Navistar's customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 22524.
Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar 2022-05-23 · campaign 22V369000 · 128 vehicles ⚠ DO NOT DRIVE
Defect: Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2022-2023 IC CE, IC RE and 2023 IC 1300FBC transit 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.
Risk: A loose or detached steering wheel increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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 are expected to be mailed May 2022. Owners may contact Navistar, Inc. customer service at 1-331- 332-1590. Navistar number for this recall is 22512.
Service bulletins (26)
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
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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.