- The problem
- 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."
- The 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.
- The 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.
Vehicle safety record
2012 IC Bus FE Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2012 IC Bus FE have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in July 2011 for the door.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical FE year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2012 IC Bus FE recalls 1
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
What owners say
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No complaints about the 2012 IC Bus FE yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
IC Bus FE: every year compared
All FE years2012 IC Bus FE vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 IC Bus FE | 0 | 1 | A | |
| 2012 IC Bus CE | 1 | 22 | F | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2012 IC Bus FE
Does the 2012 IC Bus FE have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2012 IC Bus FE: door (July 2011). 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 2012 IC Bus FE had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2012 IC Bus FE a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 92 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical IC Bus FE 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.
What should I do if my 2012 IC Bus FE 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 . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data