AI Damage2018 IC BUS CE: common problems
The maker issued 53 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 53
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 25 |
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 18 |
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| Service brakes | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Engine | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Fuel system | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Seats | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Steering | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Visibility | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Latches, locks, linkages | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Parking brake | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Seat belts | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Structure | 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.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- The purpose of this article is to provide updated repair guidelines for the engine oil pan leak on all…
The purpose of this article is to provide updated repair guidelines for the engine oil pan leak on all 8.8L gasoline and LPG.
- This document is to guide users to eliminate brake pedal rattle noise
- This document details the procedure that must be followed to ensure proper alternator troubleshooting
- J1939 Data Link Source Address Information
- How to request a horsepower quote; all International and Cummins engines
- Bus seat back foam inspection guidelines
- Cummins B6.7 Grid Heater Relay
- General Wheel Speed Sensor Troubleshooting
- Diagnosis of chassis wander complaints
- J1939 Data Link Troubleshooting
- QLS Emergency Calibration Revert Process
- Per agreement with EPA and CARB, Cummins, Inc
provided an emergency calibration for Cummins ISB, B6.7, ISL9, L9, and X15 engines when a DEF Quality Sensor (DQS) was not available. This action addressed the Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Quality Sensor failures in the…
NHTSA lists 53 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 CE?
There are no owner complaints in the NHTSA data for this year; the data comes from 53 manufacturer service bulletins.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2018 IC BUS CE?
NHTSA lists 53 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 CE 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.