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2019 IC Bus CE Problems, complaints & recalls

No owner complaints about the 2019 IC Bus CE have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 8 recalls, the latest in June 2023 for the fluid.

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NHTSA data checked yesterday

50/100Safety Index

CAbout as many problems as a typical CE year, for its age

Complaints: 0
Recalls: 8
Crashes: 0
Fires: 0
Injuries: 0
Deaths: 0

2019 IC Bus CE recalls 8

Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do

Service brakes: fluid

23V397000Jun 2, 20236,786 vehicles affected

Park outside

The problem: Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2016 International DuraStar, 2018-2020 and 2023-2024 International 1300FBC Stripped chassis, 2019-2022 IC Bus CE Commercial bus, 2019-2024 IC Bus TC Commercial bus, and 2019-2024 International MV vehicles. The brake pressure switch assembly may leak brake fluid into the brake pressure switch's electrical components and cause an electrical short-circuit.
The risk: An electrical short in the brake pressure switch can overheat the circuit and increase the risk of a fire while driving or parked.
The fix: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the brake pressure switch and if necessary, the wire harness or fuse, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 29, 2023. Owners may contact Navistar's customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 23517.

Fuel system: pre-heater

20V220000Apr 17, 202023,299 vehicles affected

The problem: Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2017-2021 IC CE School Buses equipped with Cummins B6.7 diesel engines with fuel module option number FS90301 or FS90453. The electric fuel heater within the fuel module may overheat and cause plastic in the fuel heater to melt and potentially catch fire. It may also lead to engine stalling.
The risk: A fire increases the risk of injury. An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix: Cummins will notify the affected Navistar customers and dealers will disable the fuel heater by either installing a plug in place of the heater or otherwise rendering the fuel heater non-operable and remove the fuse supplying electrical power to the fuel heater and install a cover over the wire harness connector, free of charge. The recall began May 28, 2020. Owners may contact Cummins customer service at 1-800-286-6467.

Fuel system: pre-heater

20V219000Apr 17, 202027,421 vehicles affected

The problem: Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2017-2020 International WorkStar and International DuraStar, 2018-2019 IC 1300 FBC Commercial and IC HC Commercial, 2018-2021 IC CE Commercial, International MV and International HV, and 2019-2021 IC TC Commercial buses with Cummins B6.7 diesel engines with a fuel module option number FS90301 or FS90453. The electric fuel heater within the fuel module may overheat and cause plastic in the fuel heater to melt and potentially catch fire. It may also lead to engine stalling.
The risk: A fire increases the risk of injury. An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix: Cummins will notify the affected Navistar customers and dealers will disable the fuel heater by either installing a plug in place of the heater or otherwise rendering the fuel heater inoperable and removing the fuse supplying electrical power to the fuel heater and installing a cover over the wire harness connector, free of charge. The recall began May 28, 2020. Owners may contact Cummins customer service at 1-800-286-6467.

Structure: escape / egress / exit

19V581000Aug 8, 201927 vehicles affected

The problem: Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2019-2020 IC RE and IC CE commercial 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.
The risk: 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.
The fix: 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 19514.

Service brakes: caliper

19V373000May 15, 20192,620 vehicles affected

The problem: 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.
The risk: 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.
The fix: 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 19506.

Fuel system: pre-heater

19V217000Mar 20, 201920,142 vehicles affected

The problem: Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2017-2020 IC Bus CESB school buses equipped with Cummins B6.7 diesel engines with fuel module option number FS90301 or FS90453. The electrical wiring within the fuel heater may overheat and may cause plastic in the fuel heater to melt and potentially catch fire. It may also lead to engine stalling.
The risk: A fire increases the risk of injury. An engine stall can increase the risk of crash.
The fix: Cummins will notify the affected Navistar owners. Cummins dealers will replace the fuel heater with a newly designed fuel heater, free of charge. The recall began May 2, 2019. Owners may contact Cummins customer service at 1-800-286-6467 or Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825.

Fuel system: pre-heater

19V216000Mar 20, 201923,122 vehicles affected

The problem: Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2017-2020 International DuraStar and WorkStar, 2018-2020 IC Bus CECB, International HV and MV, 2018-2019 IC Bus 1300 FBC and HCCB, and 2019-2020 IC Bus TCCB vehicles equipped with Cummins B6.7 diesel engines with fuel module option number FS90301 or FS90453. The electric fuel heater within the fuel module may overheat and cause plastic in the fuel heater to melt and potentially catch fire. It may also lead to engine stalling.
The risk: A fire increases the risk of injury. An engine stall can increase the risk of crash.
The fix: Cummins will notify the affected Navistar owners. Cummins dealers will replace the fuel heater with a newly designed fuel heater, free of charge. The recall began May 2, 2019. Owners may contact Cummins customer service at 1-800-286-6467 or Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825.

Service brakes

18V597000Sep 7, 20182,089 vehicles affected

The problem: Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2019 International HX, DuraStar, WorkStar, HV, LoneStar, LT, MV, and RH vehicles, and IC Bus HC, CE, and RE vehicles 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 section.
The risk: An air leak or separation of the spring brake chamber can increase the needed stopping distance, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake chamber assemblies from the suspected lot, 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 18512.

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IC Bus CE: every year compared

'07 '08 '09 '10 '11 '12 '13 '14 '15 '16 '17 '18 0'19 '20 '21 '22 '23

Year	Recalls	Top problem	Grade
2023	6	-	D
2022	6	-	C
2021	6	-	C
2020	5	-	B
2019	8	-	C
2018	7	-	C
2017	4	-	A
2016	3	-	A
2015	6	-	B

All CE years

2019 IC Bus CE vs rivals

Vehicle	Complaints	Recalls	Crashes	Grade
2019 IC Bus CE	0	8	0	C
2019 IC Bus PB105	2	0	0	B	Compare

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Questions about the 2019 IC Bus CE

Does the 2019 IC Bus CE have any recalls?

Yes - NHTSA lists 8 recalls for the 2019 IC Bus CE: fluid (June 2023); pre-heater (April 2020); pre-heater (April 2020); escape / egress / exit (August 2019) and more. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.

How many complaints has the 2019 IC Bus CE had?

None have been filed with NHTSA so far.

Is the 2019 IC Bus CE a reliable vehicle?

Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical IC Bus CE year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.

Which IC Bus CE years have the most complaints?

2007 (11), 2008 (4), 2010 (3). See every IC Bus CE year compared.

What should I do if my 2019 IC Bus CE has a problem?

If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked yesterday. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

2019 IC Bus CE Problems, complaints & recalls

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