2013 IC Bus Icsb recalls and problems
The 2013 IC Bus Icsb has 4 safety recalls. Recall repairs are free at any IC Bus dealer.
Recalls may cover only some 2013 IC Bus Icsb vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.
2013 IC Bus Icsb recalls
Recall 15V-394: Electrical System
Problem: Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 International Durastar trucks manufactured May 13, 2009, to June 24, 2013, 2011-2012 International Workstar trucks manufactured November 30, 2010, to September 26, 2011, and 2010-2014 IC Bus HC transit buses manufactured November 19, 2009, to April 24, 2013. The affected vehicles may have an improperly routed engine grid heater power feed cable which can result in the cable contacting the metal edge on the cab.
Risk: If the cable contacts the metal edge of the cab, it may cause an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will secure the power feed cable so that it cannot contact the cab, free of charge. The recall began on August 3, 2015. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 15514.
Recall 15V-241: Visibility
Problem: Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain model year 2011-2015 International DuraStar, ProStar, TranStar and WorkStar, 2012-2015 International TerraStar, 2013-2015 International LoneStar and IC Bus HC, and 2014-2015 IC Bus AC vehicles. A vehicle double battery jump start or electrical load dump event could result in an overvoltage condition of a component within the HVAC system linear power module (LPM) which is used to control the blower speed. The overvoltage condition could result in the overheating and failure of the LPM.
Risk: If the LPM overheats and fails, there is an increased risk of a fire.
Fix: Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the LPM with an upgraded one, free of charge. An interim letter was mailed to owners on June 18, 2015. A second notification will mailed when parts become available. The recall began on August 6, 2015. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 15509.
Recall 14V-042: Power Train
Problem: Navistar Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 IC bus 3200, model year 2012 and 2014 IC bus CE and model year 2011-2013 IC bus HC transit buses and model year 2008-2013 International 4300 and model year 2013 International Workstar commercial trucks equipped with Eaton hybrid automated transmissions. The software controlling the affected transmissions may improperly raise the vehicle's engine speed during downshifts without the driver's input.
Risk: The increase in engine speed may result in unintended acceleration, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Navistar will notify owners and Eaton authorized service facilities will update the Hybrid Control Module Software version, free of charge. The recall began on May 28, 2014. Owners may contact Navistar at 1-331-332-1590.
Recall 13V-020: Electrical System, Engine and Engine Cooling
Problem: Navistar is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 IC Bus brand model 1300FBC, CE, HC, and RE buses; model year 2011-2013 International brand model Durastar, model year 2013 International brand Workstar trucks; model year 2013 Holiday Rambler brand model Ambassador and Endeavor vehicles; and model year 2013 Monaco brand model Diplomat and Knight vehicles. These vehicles were manufactured August 5, 2010 through September 6, 2012 and are equipped with certain 2011-2013 model year I-6 engines with feature codes 12NUK, 12NUL, 12NUM, 12NUN, 12NUP, 12NUR, 12NUS, 12NUT, 12NUU, 12NUV, 12NUX, 12NUY and 12NUZ. The injection pressure regulator (IPR) harness wire may break due to vibrational damage. This could cause an unexpected shut down of the engine.
Risk: An unexpected engine shut down while driving may increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
Fix: Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the IPR wire connector free of charge. The safety recall began on March 15, 2013. Owners may contact Navistar at 1-800-448-7825.
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Frequently asked questions
Does the 2013 IC Bus Icsb have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2013 IC Bus Icsb: 15V-394 (electrical system), 15V-241 (visibility), 14V-042 (power train), 13V-020 (electrical system, engine and engine cooling). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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.