2009 IC Bus Cesb recalls and problems
The 2009 IC Bus Cesb has 5 safety recalls and 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any IC Bus dealer.
Recalls may cover only some 2009 IC Bus Cesb vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.
2009 IC Bus Cesb recalls
Recall 13V-320: Seats
Problem: Navistar is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2009, and 2012 IC CE school buses and certain model year 2006 through 2009, and 2011 through 2013 IC RE school buses manufactured from October 6, 2005, through April 18, 2012, and equipped with C. E. White Inc. brand flip seats.
Risk: When a flip seat is installed in front of another passenger seat, it is possible for the occupant of the rearward passenger seat to insert their toes and/or foot into the lower frame area of the flip seat. When a vehicle passenger occupies the flip seat, pushing the seat bottom downward to the horizontal position to sit in the seat, the occupant of the rearward seat could suffer a pinch point injury to their toes and/or foot.
Fix: Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will install a safety guard to prevent passengers from placing their toes or feet in the opening on the back of the subject Flip Seats, free of charge. The recall began on November 12, 2013. Owners may contact Navistar 1-800-448-7825 for more information. Navistar's number for this recall is 13511.
Recall 12V-476: Engine and Engine Cooling
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.
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.
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.
Recall 12V-258: Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
Problem: Navistar is recalling certain model year 2007, 2009, and 2011 ic cesb school buses equipped with braun century-2 and vista-2 wheelchair lifts. Over time, and with frequent use, the roll stop latches on the outer barrier may become bent or misaligned.
Risk: A wheelchair occupant may defeat or ride over the insufficiently latched roll stop. If this occurs when the lift platform is in an elevated position, the wheelchairâs occupant could fall and sustain injury.
Fix: Navistar has reported that all the affected buses have been repaired by authorized braun dealers. Therefore, an owner notification notice is not necessary for this campaign. Owners may contact navistar at 1-260-461-1890.
Recall 08V-436: Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
Problem: Navistar is recalling 1,889 ic school buses manufactured from may 4, 2005 through november 15, 2007, equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. These lifts fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 403, "platform lift systems for motor vehicles." the threshold warning system may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user in a certain spot within the defined threshold area.
Risk: The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.
Fix: Navistar is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (Please see 07e095). The recall began on october 1, 2008. Owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or navistar at 1-260-461-1890.
Recall 08V-438: Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
Problem: Navistar is recalling 1,607 my 2007 through 2009 ic besb, cesb, fesb, and resb school buses manufactured from january 4, 2006 through november 15, 2007, equipped with ricon s or k series wheelchair lifts. The anti-stow interlock may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user. The pressure sensing switch that detects the presence of weight on the platform was not adjusted to the necessary sensitivity level. The lift could stow even though someone or something is still on the lift which fails to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 403, "platform lift systems for motor vehicles."
Risk: A lift occupant can be injured should the lift begin to stow unintentionally.
Fix: Navistar is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts (Please see 07e097). Owners may contact ricon at 1-800-322-2884 or navistar at 1-260-461-1890.
2009 IC Bus Cesb problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 |
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 40,000 miles (median of owner reports).
Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.
Recent 2009 IC Bus Cesb complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Other IC Bus Cesb years
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2009 IC Bus Cesb have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 2009 IC Bus Cesb: 13V-320 (seats), 12V-476 (engine and engine cooling), 12V-258 (equipment adaptive/mobility), 08V-436 (equipment adaptive/mobility), 08V-438 (equipment adaptive/mobility). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What is the most common problem with the 2009 IC Bus Cesb?
Owners report engine and engine cooling problems most often (1 reports). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 40,000 miles.
Are IC Bus recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized IC Bus dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.