IC BUS Cesb: problems, complaints, bulletins
Summary for the IC BUS Cesb across 12 model years: 0 owner complaints and 213 NHTSA service bulletins, plus repair videos. Pick a year for details.
Model years
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 256 |
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 208 |
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 141 |
| Engine | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 92 |
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 68 |
| Service brakes | 0 | 0 | 47 |
| Steering | 0 | 0 | 37 |
| Fuel system | 0 | 0 | 31 |
| Visibility | 0 | 0 | 29 |
| Suspension | 0 | 0 | 22 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 0 | 0 | 21 |
| Seats | 0 | 0 | 20 |
| Latches, locks, linkages | 0 | 0 | 9 |
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
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…
- This article only applies to Models w/ 0016UZL Built Between 06/23/2014 – 05/11/2020 OR Models w/ 0016UZL…
- This document provides guidance for troubleshooting issues with the entrance door of the Next Gen CE Bus
- This article describes how to fix a speedometer that does not read accurately
- This document will guide the user through installing 12V disconnect label to the battery door
- Certain 2025 thru 2027 IC Bus™ CE Series school buses and IC Bus™ Electric CE Series school buses entrance…
- The purpose of this article is to provide updated repair guidelines for the engine oil pan leak on all…
- This document will guide the user through adding a water deflector above the exterior entrance door switch…
- Entrance door set screw may loosen over time and with use
- Certain International® trucks and IC BusTM CE Series buses may have out of date BCM programing that may…
- VIN and Incomplete Vehicle Document Label Replacement Procedure
- This article provides step-by-step guidance for troubleshooting issues with Techline Connect software
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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.