2012 Ic Bus CEProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2012 Ic Bus CE, most often about the engine. It is covered by 22 safety recalls, and for recall 14V-692 the manufacturer reports only 41% of affected cars repaired.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 17, 2020. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2012 Ic Bus CE has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Engine10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

22 recalls

2012 Ic Bus CE recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

78%repaired · 2018 Q2

Cooling system: hoses/lines/piping/fittings

Recall 16V-837 · Nov 18, 2016 · 20,673 vehicles · 16,173 repaired

Risk. If hot, pressurized coolant suddenly spills into the operator's foot area, there is an increased risk of a burn injury or a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

68%repaired · 2018 Q2

Cooling system: hoses/lines/piping/fittings

Recall 16V-838 · Nov 18, 2016 · 157 vehicles · 107 repaired

Risk. If hot, pressurized coolant suddenly spills into the operator's foot area, there is an increased risk of a burn injury or a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Equipment adaptive/mobility

Recall 15V-870 · Dec 23, 2015 · 68 vehicles

Risk. If the bearings move out of position, the stowed platform may have excessive movement resulting in failure of the platform mounting.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Equipment adaptive/mobility

Recall 15V-868 · Dec 22, 2015 · 4,784 vehicles

Risk. If the bearings move out of position, the stowed platform may have excessive movement resulting in failure of the platform mounting.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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–no report yet

Equipment adaptive/mobility

Recall 15V-772 · Nov 19, 2015 · 271 vehicles

Risk. If the bearings move out of position, the stowed platform may have excessive movement resulting in failure of the platform mounting.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

51%repaired · 2016 Q2

Equipment adaptive/mobility

Recall 14V-691 · Nov 3, 2014 · 68 vehicles · 35 repaired

Risk. If the platform side plates crack, the lift platform can separate from the lift and come to rest against the vehicle's lift door.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

41%repaired · 2016 Q2

Equipment adaptive/mobility

Recall 14V-692 · Nov 3, 2014 · 4,784 vehicles · 1,961 repaired

Risk. If the platform side plates crack, the lift platform can separate from the lift and come to rest against the vehicle's lift door.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Power train: automatic transmission

Recall 14V-042 · Feb 7, 2014 · 114 vehicles

Risk. The increase in engine speed may result in unintended acceleration, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Power train: automatic transmission

Recall 14V-043 · Feb 7, 2014 · 22 vehicles

Risk. The increase in engine speed may result in unintended acceleration, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

77%repaired · 2015 Q1

Seats

Recall 13V-308 · Aug 7, 2013 · 22,264 vehicles · 17,128 repaired

Risk. In the event of a crash, the seat padding may not properly protect against knee impact force, increasing the risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Body: roof and pillars

Recall 12V-287 · Jun 21, 2012 · 44 vehicles

Risk. IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY, EGRESS OF THE BUS MAY BE HINDERED POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURY TO THE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Body: roof and pillars

Recall 12V-285 · Jun 21, 2012 · 3,491 vehicles

Risk. IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY, EGRESS OF THE BUS MAY BE HINDERED POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURY TO THE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Supply: check valve

Recall 12V-061 · Feb 16, 2012 · 920 vehicles

Risk. UNEXPECTED CONTINUOUS BRAKE APPLICATION CAN CAUSE THE DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Seats

Recall 12V-059 · Feb 16, 2012 · 677 vehicles

Risk. IF THE SEAT CUSHION IS NOT SECURELY LATCHED TO THE SEAT STRUCTURE, THE SEAT COULD BECOME DISLODGED, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator

Recall 11V-427 · Aug 18, 2011 · 15,457 vehicles

Risk. AN ELECTRICAL SHORT MAY CAUSE A VEHICLE FIRE POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY, OR DEATH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator

Recall 11V-428 · Aug 18, 2011 · 73 vehicles

Risk. AN ELECTRICAL SHORT MAY CAUSE A VEHICLE FIRE POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY, OR DEATH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Structure: body

Recall 11V-368 · Jul 22, 2011 · 340 vehicles

Risk. NONCOMPLIANCE TO THE STANDARD INCREASES THE PASSENGER'S RISK OF REARWARD EJECTION FROM THE SEAT WHICH MAY CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH IN THE EVENT OF A…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Body: door

Recall 11V-375 · Jul 21, 2011 · 70 vehicles

Risk. THIS NONCOMPLIANCE MAY REDUCE CONSPICUITY OF THE REAR DOOR, REDUCING THE ABILITY OF EMERGENCY PERSONNEL TO IDENTIFY AND GAIN ACCESS TO THE REAR EXIT DURING AN…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Ic Bus.

Best & worst years

2012 vs. every other CE year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the CE median. How we score

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