No complaints are listed for the 2021 IC BUS CE. NHTSA's API and bulk file list none in this build.
Data build 2026-10-09.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as IC BUS CE.
Model-generated complaint tags: No complaints are listed for tagging.
Recalls
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6 recalls.
Date: 2023-06-02. Systems: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC.
Defect: Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2016 International DuraStar, 2018-2020 and 2023-2024 International 1300FBC Stripped chassis, 2019-2022 IC Bus CE Commercial bus, 2019-2024 IC Bus TC Commercial bus, and 2019-2024 International MV vehicles. The brake pressure switch assembly may leak brake fluid into the brake pressure switch's electrical components and cause an electrical short-circu (excerpt)
Consequence: An electrical short in the brake pressure switch can overheat the circuit and increase the risk of a fire while driving or parked. (excerpt)
Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the brake pressure switch and if necessary, the wire harness or fuse, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 29, 2023. Owners may contact Navistar's customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 23517. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: Yes.
Date: 2023-05-25. Systems: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR.
Defect: Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2021-2024 International HV, HX, LoneStar, LT, MV, eMV, and RH trucks, and IC Bus CE, 2021-2023 IC Bus RE, and 2022-2023 IC Bus TC Commercial Buses. The anti-lock brake system (ABS) indicator light does not remain illuminated when a malfunction exists, and when the vehicle's ignition switch is on, and the vehicle is in motion. As such, these vehicles (excerpt)
Consequence: An ABS indicator light that fails to remain illuminated will not alert the driver of an ABS malfunction, which could increase the risk of a crash. (excerpt)
Remedy: Towing variant vehicles under this campaign will not be repaired under recall 24V-8918. Dealers will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 24, 2023. Owners may contact Navistar's customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 23515. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2021-10-25. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
Defect: Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2020-2021 IC CE transit buses. The engine control module (ECM) may set a fault code that results in an unexpected engine shut down.
Consequence: Unexpected engine shut down can increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, a disabled school bus may require an evacuation procedure in an uncontrolled traffic situation, increasing the risk of injury to passengers.
Remedy: Dealers will update the engine control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed January 18, 2022. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 21508.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2020-12-17. Systems: EQUIPMENT, EXTERIOR LIGHTING.
Defect: Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2021-2022 IC Bus CE school buses. The weather seal of the illuminated stop sign unit may allow contaminants to enter into the unit, resulting in reduced performance. In certain cases, an electrical short may occur which would render the unit inoperable.
Consequence: If the sign performance is inhibited, or completely inoperable, it can reduce the visibility for oncoming drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the LED illuminated school bus signs, free of charge. The recall began December 15, 2020. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2020-04-17. Systems: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL.
Defect: Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2017-2021 IC CE School Buses equipped with Cummins B6.7 diesel engines with fuel module option number FS90301 or FS90453. The electric fuel heater within the fuel module may overheat and cause plastic in the fuel heater to melt and potentially catch fire. It may also lead to engine stalling. (excerpt)
Consequence: A fire increases the risk of injury. An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash. (excerpt)
Remedy: Cummins will notify the affected Navistar customers and dealers will disable the fuel heater by either installing a plug in place of the heater or otherwise rendering the fuel heater non-operable and remove the fuse supplying electrical power to the fuel heater and install a cover over the wire harness connector, free of charge. The recall began May 28, 2020. Owners may contact Cummins customer (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2020-04-17. Systems: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL.
Defect: Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2017-2020 International WorkStar and International DuraStar, 2018-2019 IC 1300 FBC Commercial and IC HC Commercial, 2018-2021 IC CE Commercial, International MV and International HV, and 2019-2021 IC TC Commercial buses with Cummins B6.7 diesel engines with a fuel module option number FS90301 or FS90453. The electric fuel heater within the fuel modul (excerpt)
Consequence: A fire increases the risk of injury. An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash. (excerpt)
Remedy: Cummins will notify the affected Navistar customers and dealers will disable the fuel heater by either installing a plug in place of the heater or otherwise rendering the fuel heater inoperable and removing the fuse supplying electrical power to the fuel heater and installing a cover over the wire harness connector, free of charge. The recall began May 28, 2020. Owners may contact Cummins custom (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Manufacturer communications
62 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system| System | Count |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 30 |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 19 |
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| EQUIPMENT | 11 |
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| EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 7 |
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| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | 5 |
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| FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | 4 |
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| ENGINE | 3 |
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| POWER TRAIN | 3 |
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11000880
Date: 2024-05-22. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE.
The purpose of this article is to provide updated repair guidelines for the engine oil pan leak on all 8.8L gasoline and LPG.
10253979
Date: 2024-04-29. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR.
This document is to guide users to eliminate brake pedal rattle noise.
10253970
Date: 2024-04-24. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
This document details the procedure that must be followed to ensure proper alternator troubleshooting.
10246231
Date: 2023-11-21. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
J1939 Data Link Source Address Information
10243595
Date: 2023-09-29. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STEERING, SUSPENSION.
Diagnosis of chassis wander complaints.
10243596
Date: 2023-09-26. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: SERVICE BRAKES.
General Wheel Speed Sensor Troubleshooting
10243605
Date: 2023-09-25. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: SEATS.
Bus seat back foam inspection guidelines
10243601
Date: 2023-09-22. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
Cummins B6.7 Grid Heater Relay
10243610
Date: 2023-09-07. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
How to request a horsepower quote; all International and Cummins engines
10241560
Date: 2023-08-18. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: SEATS.
Luggage rack upholstery repair; only busses equipped with luggage rack.