2006 Ic Bus CesbProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2006 Ic Bus Cesb, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 11 safety recalls, and for recall 13V-320 the manufacturer reports only 67% of affected cars repaired.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 23, 2013. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2006 Ic Bus Cesb has problems

2 complaints 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
Electrical system10
Engine and engine cooling10
Parking brake10
Service brakes, hydraulic10

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

11 recalls

2006 Ic Bus Cesb 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.

67%repaired · 2015 Q1

Seats

Recall 13V-320 · Jul 23, 2013 · 662 vehicles · 445 repaired

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…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Engine and engine cooling

Recall 12V-476 · Sep 27, 2012 · 20,902 vehicles

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.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Equipment adaptive/mobility

Recall 08V-011 · Jan 9, 2008 · 1,027 vehicles

Risk. SHOULD THE THRESHOLD WARNING SYSTEM FAIL TO OPERATE, THE LIFT USER CAN FALL FROM THE VEHICLE AND BE SERIOUSLY INJURED.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Show 7 more recalls
–no report yet

Body: door

Recall 07V-067 · Feb 23, 2007 · 6,184 vehicles

Risk. IF THE DOOR IS HELD IN THE CLOSED POSITION, IT MAY NOT PERFORM ITS INTENDED EMERGENCY FUNCTION, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Seats

Recall 06V-283 · Jul 27, 2006 · 103 vehicles

Risk. IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE MOUNTING BRACKET MAY NOT PROVIDE SUFFICIENT STRENGTH TO ENSURE THAT THE SEAT OCCUPANT IS PROPERLY RESTRAINED.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Equipment adaptive/mobility

Recall 06V-138 · Apr 25, 2006 · 357 vehicles

Risk. IN THE EVENT THIS CONDITION OCCURS DURING PASSENGER OPERATIONS IT MAY NOT BE POSSIBLE TO CLOSE THE LIFT DOOR CAUSING THE VEHICLE INTERLOCKS TO REMAIN ENGAGED…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Other: school bus stop arm assembly

Recall 05V-337 · Jul 26, 2005 · 6,432 vehicles

Risk. SHOULD THE STOP ARM NOT PERFORM PROPERLY, A CHILD OR PEDESTRIAN MAY BE ENDANGERED BY PASSING VEHICLES SHOULD THE MOTORIST NOT STOP AT THE CORRECT LOCATION.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Other: school bus stop arm assembly

Recall 05V-331 · Jul 20, 2005 · 18,071 vehicles

Risk. SHOULD THE STOP ARM NOT PERFORM PROPERLY, A CHILD OR PEDESTRIAN MAY BE ENDANGERED BY PASSING VEHICLES SHOULD THE MOTORIST NOT STOP AT THE CORRECT LOCATION.

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

2006 vs. every other Cesb 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 Cesb median. How we score

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  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
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In owners' words

What Cesb owners report

Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

I AM THE SHOP MANAGER FOR A PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT IN ILLINOIS. WE HAVE A NUMBER OF 2006 AND 2007 INTERNATIONAL CE200 71 PASSENGER SCHOOL BUSES. THERE IS 2 ISSUES WE HAVE HAD REPEATED FAILURES WITH CONCERNING THE BRAKING SYSTEM. *TR #1: ABS BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURE CAUSED BY EXCESSIVE…
Complaint 10224563 · Apr 15, 2008

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