AI Damage2018 IC BUS 1300 FBC: common problems
The maker issued 28 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 28
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| Service brakes | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Steering | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Engine | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Suspension | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Fuel system | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Latches, locks, linkages | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Seat belts | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Seats | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Comparison
What to check before buying
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
- Steering. Steering play, power assist, rack and tie rods after a wheel impact.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- Suggested alignment target values when performing a vehicle axle alignment
- General Wheel Speed Sensor Troubleshooting
- Diagnosis of chassis wander complaints
- QLS Emergency Calibration Revert Process
- Cummins Programming guide and fault codes285 & 265; only vehicles built with Cummins B6.7, X15, or L9 engines
- Telematics installation guidelines - Only units with 500K data link
- QLS Emergency ECM Calibration; only models equipped with Cummins B6.7, X15, L9, or International A26 engines
- PicoScope Test One Channel RCT
- PicoScope Test Resistance and Ohmmeter
- PicoScope Test for Datalink (CAN) Health Shorts & opens
- PicoScope Test - Battery Loss of Charge - Parasitic Draw Test
- Power Steering Diagnostics Flow / Pressure Specifications For Power Steering Gears and Power Steering Pumps
NHTSA lists 28 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2018 IC BUS 1300 FBC?
There are no owner complaints in the NHTSA data for this year; the data comes from 28 manufacturer service bulletins.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2018 IC BUS 1300 FBC?
NHTSA lists 28 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2018 IC BUS 1300 FBC from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2018 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.