Ic Bus Ce School Bus — Structure
High risk
Mar 19, 2026
Model years: 2025, 2026, 2027
On certain school buses, the body panels on the side emergency door(s) may not have been attached correctly. As a result, the bus may not meet the joint strength requirements of Ca
Ic Bus Ce School Bus — Brakes
High risk
Feb 26, 2026
Model years: 2025, 2026, 2027
Issue: On certain school buses, the brake lines may not be secured correctly. As a result, the brake lines could become damaged by contact with the steering shaft. This could lead
Ic Bus Ce School Bus — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Dec 18, 2025
Model years: 2026, 2027
On certain school buses, the wheelchair tie-down retractors may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the retractor(s) may not lock automatically. If this happens, the
Ic Bus Ce School Bus — Powertrain
High risk
Oct 16, 2025
Model years: 2026
Issue: On certain school buses, the transmission shift actuator may not have been calibrated properly. As a result, you may not be able to shift the transmission into the reverse (
Ic Bus Ce School Bus — Brakes
High risk
Sep 25, 2025
Model years: 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026
On certain school buses, the air dryer discharge line could become damaged by contact with the passenger-side tire when making a full right turn. If this happens, the parking brake
Ic Bus Ce School Bus — Visual System
High risk
Sep 25, 2025
Model years: 2026
Issue: On certain school buses, the windshield wiper module may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the left-side (driver-side) windshield wiper arm may not work. Saf
Ic Bus Ce School Bus — Brakes
High risk
Aug 12, 2025
Model years: 2025, 2026
On certain school buses, the parking brake tension spring could become corroded and break. If this happens, the parking brake may not work and the vehicle could roll away when it's
Ic Bus Ce School Bus — Brakes
High risk
Aug 7, 2025
Model years: 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
On certain school buses, brake fluid may be present in the brake pressure switch and wire harness. As a result, the brake switch could short circuit.
Ic Bus Ce School Bus — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Apr 22, 2025
Model years: 2025, 2026
Issue: On certain school buses, the driver's seat could interfere with the seat belt buckle. As a result, the seat belt anchor bolt could become loose and cause the seat belt to lo
Ic Bus Ce School Bus — Lights And Instruments
High risk
Mar 20, 2025
Model years: 2025, 2026
On certain school buses, the low beam headlamps could turn off when the high beam headlamps are turned on. As a result, the vehicles may not meet certain requirements of Canadian r
Ic Bus Ce School Bus — Brakes
High risk
Oct 3, 2024
Model years: 2024, 2025
On certain school buses, the brake caliper mounting bolts may not have been tightened properly. As a result, the bolts could loosen and detach, causing reduced braking.
Ic Bus Ce School Bus — Steering
High risk
Feb 8, 2024
Model years: 2024
On certain school buses, the steering gear may not have been assembled correctly. As a result, the steering gear could break and cause a loss of steering.
Ic Bus Ce School Bus — Brakes
High risk
Jun 2, 2023
Model years: 2016, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
On certain school buses with hydraulic brakes, the brake pressure switch could leak. If this happens, the brake switch could short circuit.
Ic Bus Ce School Bus — Lights And Instruments
High risk
May 25, 2023
Model years: 2022, 2023, 2024
Issue: On certain school buses, the warning light for the antilock brake system (ABS) doesn't stay on when there's a problem with the system, and the vehicle is moving. Safety Risk
Also affects: Ic Bus Re School Bus, Ic Bus Ev School Bus
Ic Bus Ce School Bus — Structure
High risk
Feb 9, 2023
Model years: 2022, 2023, 2024
Issue: On certain school buses, the roof panels may not have been attached correctly. As a result, the bus may not meet Canadian regulations for roof panel joint strength, and the
Also affects: Ic Bus Re School Bus, Ic Bus Ev School Bus
Ic Bus Ce School Bus — Suspension
High risk
Dec 8, 2022
Model years: 2023, 2024
Issue: On certain school buses, the bolts that attach the torque arm to the rear axle housing may not have been tightened correctly. As a result, the bolts may loosen over time and
Also affects: Ic Bus Ev School Bus, Ic Bus Re School Bus
Ic Bus Ce School Bus — Suspension
High risk
Nov 23, 2022
Model years: 2023
On certain school buses, the lock nuts for multiple front and rear suspension and steering parts may not have been manufactured correctly. As a result, the nut(s) could loosen. If
Also affects: Ic Bus Ev School Bus, Ic Bus Re School Bus
Ic Bus Ce School Bus — Engine
High risk
Aug 10, 2022
Model years: 2023
Issue: On one school bus, a problem in the engine control module (ECM) could cause a short circuit. If this happens, the engine could stall and you may not be able to restart it. S
Ic Bus Ce School Bus — Steering
High risk
Jun 16, 2022
Model years: 2022, 2023
On certain school buses, the steering gear may not have been assembled correctly. As a result, the steering gear could break and cause a loss of steering.
Ic Bus Ce School Bus — Steering
High risk
May 23, 2022
Model years: 2022, 2023
Issue: On certain school buses, the nut that attaches the steering wheel to the steering shaft may not have been properly tightened. If the nut loosens, the steering wheel could de
Also affects: Ic Bus Ev School Bus
Ic Bus Ce School Bus — Engine
High risk
Oct 26, 2021
Model years: 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
On certain school buses, a problem with the engine control module (ECM) could cause a sudden engine shut down while driving.
Ic Bus Ce School Bus — Fuel System
High risk
Apr 16, 2020
Model years: 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021
On certain school buses equipped with a Cummins B6.7 diesel engine, the electric fuel heater could overheat and melt.
Ic Bus Ce School Bus — Structure
High risk
Aug 8, 2019
Model years: 2020
On certain buses, the outer handle for the roof hatch (emergency exit) could break. If this happens, it would be difficult to open the roof hatch from outside the bus.
Also affects: Ic Bus Re School Bus
Ic Bus Ce School Bus — Brakes
High risk
May 15, 2019
Model years: 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020
A problem with the left-rear brake caliper on certain school buses may cause the brake pads to drag and overheat. This could cause damage to brake components and to the wheel speed
Ic Bus Ce School Bus — Fuel System
High risk
Mar 20, 2019
Model years: 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020
On certain vehicles equipped with a Cummins B6.7 diesel engine, the electric fuel heater could overheat and melt.
Ic Bus Ce School Bus — Brakes
High risk
Dec 19, 2018
Model years: 2019, 2020
On certain school buses, the brake pressure switch was made using an incorrect material that could swell when exposed to brake fluid. This could result in the switch becoming stuck
Ic Bus Ce School Bus — Brakes
High risk
Nov 20, 2018
Model years: 2019, 2020
On certain school buses, a brake air line may be routed improperly and could result in a kinked line. This could cause the vehicle to pull to the right during braking or cause impr
Ic Bus Ce School Bus — Brakes
High risk
Sep 10, 2018
Model years: 2019
On certain vehicles, the spring-actuated parking brake may have been improperly assembled. This could result in an internal air leak or a complete separation of the parking brake f
Also affects: Ic Bus Re School Bus
Ic Bus Ce School Bus — Structure
High risk
May 16, 2018
Model years: 2018, 2019
Certain school buses may fail to conform to the requirements of Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (CMVSS) 217 – Bus Window Retention, Release and Emergency Exits. The release ha
Also affects: Ic Bus Re School Bus
Ic Bus Ce School Bus — Engine
High risk
Feb 20, 2018
Model years: 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
On certain vehicles equipped with 8.8L liquid propane gas engines, the liquid propane delivery module (LPDM) relay for the propane booster pump and scavenge pump may experience int
Ic Bus Ce School Bus — Brakes
High risk
Sep 20, 2017
Model years: 2018
On certain school buses, the hydraulic brake drop hose to the brake calipers on the steer axle may be improperly routed. This could cause the drop hose to come in contact with the
Ic Bus Ce School Bus — Heater And Defroster
High risk
Nov 16, 2016
Model years: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016
On certain school buses, the formed heater hose going to the driver’s heater could rupture allowing hot coolant to leak into the operators foot area. If hot coolant were to come in
Also affects: Ic Bus Be School Bus
Ic Bus Ce School Bus — Structure
High risk
Oct 20, 2016
Model years: 2015, 2016, 2017
On certain school buses equipped with a Ricon S-Series wheelchair lift, the platform could potentially crack due to bent knuckle link arms and/or defective bearing. Overtime, the p
Also affects: Ic Bus Ae School Bus, Ic Bus Be School Bus, Ic Bus Re School Bus
Ic Bus Ce School Bus — Structure
High risk
Feb 17, 2016
Model years: 2016, 2017
On certain school buses, the hood latch straps used to latch the hood closed may become elongated and not return to their original specified length. This could cause the hood latch
Ic Bus Ce School Bus — Accessories
High risk
Jan 21, 2016
Model years: 2016, 2017
Certain school buses may not conform to Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (CMVSS) 131 - School Bus Pedestrian Safety Devices. The STOP decal may not adhere properly to the stop
Also affects: Ic Bus Re School Bus
Ic Bus Ce School Bus — Accessories
High risk
Dec 22, 2015
Model years: 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015
On certain school buses equipped with a Ricon S-Series wheelchair lift, the platform could potentially crack due to bent knuckle link arms and/or defective bearing. Overtime, the p
Also affects: Ic Bus Fe School Bus, Ic Bus Re School Bus, Ic Bus Be School Bus, Ic Bus Ae School Bus
Ic Bus Ce School Bus — Fuel System
High risk
Feb 12, 2015
Model years: 2015
On certain school buses, a wiring harness may wear against a high pressure fuel line. Overtime, this could cause a fuel leak in the engine bay. Leaking fuel could come in contact w
Ic Bus Ce School Bus — Accessories
High risk
Oct 30, 2014
Model years: 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015
On certain school buses equipped with a Ricon wheelchair lift, the lift platform sides may crack, which could cause the lift to lean against the vehicle door(s) and potentially fal
Also affects: Ic Bus Ae School Bus, Ic Bus Be School Bus, Ic Bus Fe School Bus, Ic Bus Re School Bus
Ic Bus Ce School Bus — Fuel System
High risk
Sep 18, 2014
Model years: 2015
On certain school buses equipped with Cummins ISB or ISL engines, the fuel filter shell and nut plate could separate, causing a fuel leak and also causing the engine to stall. Stal
Ic Bus Ce School Bus — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Dec 19, 2013
Model years: 2014, 2015
On certain school buses, the driver's seat belt may not comply with Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 209 - Seat Belt Assemblies. Due to a defect in manufacturing, the seat belt
Also affects: Ic Bus Ae School Bus, Ic Bus Be School Bus, Ic Bus Re School Bus
Ic Bus Ce School Bus — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Aug 30, 2013
Model years: 2013, 2014
Certain school buses fail to conform to Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 222 – School Bus Passenger Seating and Crash Protection. A weld at the base of the barrier (between the
Ic Bus Ce School Bus — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Aug 6, 2013
Model years: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
Certain school buses fail to conform to Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 222 – School Bus Passenger Seating and Crash Protection. The seatback material may not meet the leg pro
Also affects: Ic Bus Be School Bus, Ic Bus Re School Bus
Ic Bus Ce School Bus — Label
High risk
Apr 17, 2013
Model years: 2005, 2006, 2008, 2012, 2013, 2014
Certain school buses fail to conform to the requirements of CMVSS 217 – Bus Window Retention, Release and Emergency Exits. Specifically, push-out windows and other emergency exits
Also affects: Ic Bus Be School Bus, Ic Bus Fe School Bus, Ic Bus Re School Bus
Ic Bus Ce School Bus — Electrical
High risk
Jan 16, 2013
Model years: 2013
On certain vehicles, the Injection Pressure Regulator (IPR) electrical wire may break due to vibration damage at the crimp/wire connection. This could cause an unexpected engine sh
Also affects: Ic Bus Re School Bus
Ic Bus Ce School Bus — Engine
High risk
Sep 27, 2012
Model years: 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010
On certain school buses equipped with an I-6 engine, the high pressure engine oil line (between the cylinder head and the high pressure pump) may fail. This would cause an engine o
Also affects: Ic Bus Re School Bus
Ic Bus Ce School Bus — Structure
High risk
Jun 22, 2012
Model years: 2012
On certain school buses, some interior panels may not meet the joint strength requirement specified in Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 221 - School Bus Body Joint Strength. In
Ic Bus Ce School Bus — Other
High risk
Jun 20, 2012
Model years: 2012, 2013
Certain school buses fail to comply with the requirements of Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 217 - Bus Window Retention, Release and Emergency Exits. Specifically, the force r
Also affects: Ic Bus Be School Bus
Ic Bus Ce School Bus — Brakes
High risk
Feb 10, 2012
Model years: 2012, 2013
On certain school buses equipped with Bendix ATR-6 Antilock Traction Relay valves, in extremely cold conditions (at or below -18 degrees Celsius), internal ATR valve leakage can oc
Ic Bus Ce School Bus — Electrical
High risk
Aug 18, 2011
Model years: 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012
On certain school buses equipped with a MaxxForce 7 engine, the positive alternator cable may rub against the engine control module mounting bracket. Continued contact could wear t
Also affects: Ic Bus Be School Bus
Ic Bus Ce School Bus — Fuel System
High risk
May 18, 2011
Model years: 2011, 2012
On certain school buses equipped with a MaxxForce 7 engine, a cap on the return fuel valve may fall off, allowing air to be drawn into the fuel system. This could result in engine
Also affects: Ic Bus Be School Bus
Ic Bus Ce School Bus — Engine
High risk
Nov 17, 2010
Model years: 2011
On certain vehicles, the engine turbo oil supply line may interfere with the frame rail, possibly causing a high pressure oil leak in the engine compartment. A high pressure oil le
Also affects: Ic Bus Hc Commercial Bus, International 4300, International 4400
Ic Bus Ce School Bus — Powertrain
High risk
Jun 15, 2010
Model years: 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
On certain vehicles equipped with an INTERNATIONAL® VT365 engine, the engine calibration normally responds to a failed open accelerator position sensor circuit fault by returning t
Also affects: International 4200, International 3200, Ic Bus Sfc Commercial Bus, International 1652 Sc, Ic Bus Re School Bus
Ic Bus Ce School Bus — Other
High risk
Jun 11, 2010
Model years: 2010
On certain school buses, the Ricon lift for public use "model-L" Series S K may be defective. These lifts are designed to rise and stop automatically at the vehicle floor level as
Also affects: Ic Bus Be School Bus
Ic Bus Ce School Bus — Other
High risk
Jun 11, 2010
Model years: 2009, 2010, 2011
On certain buses equipped with a Ricon F9 series cassette wheelchair lift, an improperly manufactured switch in the wheelchair lift restraint buckle may allow operation of the lift
Also affects: Ic Bus Be Commercial Bus, Ic Bus Be School Bus, Ic Bus Ce Commercial Bus, Ic Bus Fe Commercial Bus, Ic Bus Fe School Bus
Ic Bus Ce School Bus — Brakes
High risk
Mar 16, 2010
Model years: 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
On certain vehicles, the parking brake may release if the brake system's electronic control unit misinterprets signals generated from turning the ignition key more than once at a s
Also affects: International 3300, International 1300, Ic Bus Be School Bus, Ic Bus Ce Commercial Bus, Ic Bus Hc Transit Bus
Ic Bus Ce School Bus — Visual System
High risk
Jan 13, 2010
Model years: 2011
On certain vehicles, the right side rearview mirror mounting location is such that the driver's field of view through the mirror could be obscured by the unwiped portion of the win
Also affects: Ic Bus Ce Commercial Bus
Ic Bus Ce School Bus — Lights And Instruments
High risk
Aug 4, 2009
Model years: 2009, 2010
On certain school buses, a production change may end-up reducing the effective life of the stop arm lights. Should the lights fail, visibility of a stopped bus would be affected. T
Also affects: Ic Bus Re School Bus
Ic Bus Ce School Bus — Electrical
High risk
Aug 4, 2009
Model years: 2009, 2010
On certain buses, improper installation of the Trans/Air roof-mounted air conditioning system could result in electrical arcing and overheating of the electronic circuit board. Thi
Also affects: Ic Bus Be Commercial Bus, Ic Bus Ce Commercial Bus
Ic Bus Ce School Bus — Other
High risk
Mar 30, 2009
Model years: 2009
On certain vehicles, fasteners that secure the engine fan magnet bracket could fail allowing the bracket to separate from the vehicle. An errant magnet bracket could strike a vehic
Also affects: Ic Bus Ce Commercial Bus, Ic Bus Hc Commercial Bus, International 4300, International 4400, International 7300
Ic Bus Ce School Bus — Electrical
High risk
Feb 10, 2009
Model years: 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009
On certain buses, the heater blower motor located in the entrance door stepwell heater unit as well as the rear wall-mounted heater unit may fail. This could result in elevated tem
Also affects: Ic Bus Be Commercial Bus, Ic Bus Be School Bus, Ic Bus Ce Commercial Bus
Ic Bus Ce School Bus — Electrical
High risk
Jul 28, 2008
Model years: 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
Certain buses may exhibit engine hard start, no start, or stall conditions due to possibly damaged terminals in the fuse holder connector of the Injector Drive Module (IDM) clean b
Also affects: International 3200 Commercial Bus, International 3300 School Bus, International 3200 School Bus, International 3300 Commercial Bus, Ic Bus Be School Bus
Ic Bus Ce School Bus — Electrical
High risk
Jun 5, 2008
Model years: 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009
On certain vehicles, the potting material that encapsulates the circuit board of the remote power module may not sufficiently seal the circuit board from water and contamination in
Also affects: Ic Bus Hc Commercial Bus, International 3000, International 4000, International 7000, International 8000