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2005 IC Bus Cesb Problems, complaints & recalls

No owner complaints about the 2005 IC Bus Cesb have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 6 recalls, the latest in September 2012 for the engine and engine cooling.

NHTSA data checked

AFar fewer problems than a typical Cesb year, for its age

Complaints
0
Recalls
6
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
0

2005 IC Bus Cesb recalls 6

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

Engine and engine cooling

12V47600020,902 vehicles affected

The problem
Navistar is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2011 IC school buses, models CESB, RESB, and FESB, manufactured from June 17, 2004, through October 15, 2009, equipped with I-6 engines within feature codes 12N (PL, PM, PN, PR, PS, PT, PU, PV, SA, SG, SK, SL, SM, SV, SZ, TB, UA, UB, UC, and UD). The high pressure engine oil line may develop a leak or possibly rupture.
The risk
A leak or rupture of the high pressure oil line could possibly result in an unexpected engine stall or may result in an engine compartment fire.
The fix
Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the high pressure oil line free of change. The safety recall began on December 21, 2012. Owners may contact Navistar at 1-331-332-1590.

Structure: door

07V0670006,184 vehicles affected

The problem
Certain my 2004-2007 ic ce, re, and fe commercial and school buses manufactured between march 12, 2004, and november 29, 2006. The side emergency door holdback mechanism may not be installed in the proper location. This may cause the mechanism to hold the door in the closed position.
The risk
If the door is held in the closed position, it may not perform its intended emergency function, possibly resulting in property damage, personal injury or death.
The fix
Ic will notify owners and repair the affected buses free of charge. The recall began on march 16, 2007. Owners can contact ic at 1-800-843-5615 or international at 1-800-448-7825.

Structure

06V406000211 vehicles affected

The problem
Certain my 2003 through 2007 ic cesb and my 1998 3800 school buses manufactured between december 23, 1997, and march 31, 2006. The handrails were not installed correctly which will allow passenger coat strings or drawstrings to get caught as the passenger exits the bus.
The risk
Should a passenger get caught while exiting the bus, death or personal injury could occur.
The fix
Ic will notify owners and repair the buses free of charge. The recall began oon november 17, 2006. Owners may contact ic corporation at 1-800-843-5615 or international at 1-800-448-7825.

Parking brake

05V36800013,654 vehicles affected

The problem
Certain my 2005 through 2006 international heavy trucks and ic corp ce school buses manufactured between june 4, 2004, and march 31, 2005. The anchor bolt that is the pivot point for the driveline parking brake shoes may fatigue and break as a result of an incorrect surface treatment.
The risk
If the bolt breaks, the park brake may not engage. This could cause the vehicle to roll away without warning and could result in a vehicle crash, possibly resulting in property damage, personal injury, or death.
The fix
International recall no. 00518. International will notify owner and replace the affected anchor bolts free of charge. The recall began on october 14, 2005. Customers may contact international at 1-800-448-7825.

Other: school bus stop arm assembly

05V3370006,432 vehicles affected

The problem
This is not a safety recall in accordance with the safety act. However, it is deemed a safety improvement campaign by the agency. Certain ic my 2002-2007 besb, cesb, fesb, and resb school buses originally sold in or currently registered in states other than the following: alaska, colorado, connecticut, delaware, idaho, illinois, indiana, iowa, kansas, kentucky, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, montana, nebraska, nevada, new hampshire, new jersey, new mexico, new york, north dakota, ohio, oregon, pennsylvania, rhode island, south dakota, tennessee, utah, vermont, virginia, washington, west virginia, wisconsin, wyoming, and the district of columbia. In extremely cold weather, the microswitches used internally to position the sign in the open and closed positions may malfunction, causing the sign to open or close in an improper position, or to not open at all.
The risk
Should the stop arm not perform properly, a child or pedestrian may be endangered by passing vehicles should the motorist not stop at the correct location.
The fix
International will notify all its customers of this campaign. For those buses operated in or near any of the states listed above, international is encouraging the bus owners to obtain the replacement switch. For those buses operated in the warmer states, international will replace the switch upon owner request. For those customers who request the remedy, international will replace the original switch with a switch pack that is not sensitive to extreme cold weather and will inspect to ensure the microswitch heater wiring is properly connected. The safety improvement campaign began september 16, 2005. Owners may contact international at 800-448-7825.

Other: school bus stop arm assembly

05V33100018,071 vehicles affected

The problem
Certain ic my 2002 through 2004 3800; 2002 through 2006 cesb, fesb, and resb; and 2006 and 2007 besb school buses originally sold in or currently registered in the following states: alaska, colorado, connecticut, delaware, idaho, illinois, indiana, iowa, kansas, kentucky, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, montana, nebraska, nevada, new hampshire, new jersey, new mexico, new york, north dakota, ohio, oregon, pennsylvania, rhode island, south dakota, tennessee, utah, vermont, virginia, washington, west virginia, wisconsin, wyoming, and the district of columbia. In extremely cold weather, the microswitches used internally to position the stop arm sign in the open and closed positions may malfunction, causing the sign to open or close in an improper position, or to not open at all.
The risk
Should the stop arm not perform properly, a child or pedestrian may be endangered by passing vehicles should the motorist not stop at the correct location.
The fix
International will notify owners and replace the original switch with a switch pack that is not sensitive to extreme cold weather and will inspect to ensure the microswitch heater wiring is properly connected free of charge. The recall began on september 16, 2005. Owners may contact international at 1-800-448-7825.

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IC Bus Cesb: every year compared

YearComplaintsRecallsCrashesFiresTop problemGrade
20090500-A
20082800Engine & coolingB
200701500-C
200621100BrakesC
20050600-A
20040400-A
20030300-A
20020200-A
All Cesb years

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Questions about the 2005 IC Bus Cesb

Does the 2005 IC Bus Cesb have any recalls?

Yes - NHTSA lists 6 recalls for the 2005 IC Bus Cesb: engine and engine cooling (September 2012); door (February 2007); structure (October 2006); parking brake (August 2005) 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 2005 IC Bus Cesb had?

None have been filed with NHTSA so far.

Is the 2005 IC Bus Cesb a reliable vehicle?

Its Safety Index is 77 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical IC Bus Cesb 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.

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What should I do if my 2005 IC Bus Cesb has a problem?

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