repaired · 2026 Q3
Structure: body
Risk. Reduced structural integrity may increase the risk of injury in a crash.
2016 Ic Bus CesbProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2016 Ic Bus Cesb, most often about the seat belts. It is covered by 15 safety recalls, and for recall 25V-580 the manufacturer reports only 31% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 4, 2025. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2016 Ic Bus Cesb has problems
1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.
1Seat belts
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Seat belts | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
15 recalls
2016 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.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Service brakes, hydraulic: fluid
Park outsideRisk. An electrical short in the brake pressure switch can overheat the circuit and increase the risk of a fire while driving or parked.
repaired · 2025 Q2
Service brakes, hydraulic: fluid
Park outsideRisk. An electrical short in the brake pressure switch can overheat the circuit and increase the risk of a fire while driving or parked.
repaired · 2020 Q4
Disc: caliper
Risk. A dragging brake may cause damage to the brake components, which may activate the ABS warning light.
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no report yet
Equipment adaptive/mobility
Risk. If the wheelchair lift platform stops above the vehicle floor, the wheelchair user can tip inwards toward the vehicle when exiting the lift, increasing their…
repaired · 2019 Q3
Electrical system
Risk. If the fuel pump stops, the bus will stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2019 Q1
Steering
Risk. If the tie rod loosens, it may disconnect from the steering knuckle, causing a complete loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2018 Q3
Electrical system
Risk. Without circuit protection, if the vehicle has a heater booster pump electrical failure, it can increase the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2018 Q2
Cooling system: hoses/lines/piping/fittings
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.
no report yet
Equipment adaptive/mobility
Risk. If the bearings move out of position, the stowed platform may have excessive movement resulting in failure of the platform mounting.
repaired · 2017 Q4
Emergency: escape/egress/exit
Risk. Absence of the reflective outline tape may reduce conspicuity of the emergency exit roof hatches, reducing the ability of emergency personnel to identify and…
repaired · 2017 Q3
Hood: hinge and attachments
Risk. If the hood opens while braking, the driver's vision may be obstructed, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2017 Q2
Other: school bus stop arm assembly
Risk. Without a reflective decal, the stop arms would have reduced visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2016 Q3
Service brakes, air
Risk. If the brakes drag and overheat there is an increased risk of a wheel end fire.
repaired · 2016 Q2
Electrical system: wiring
Risk. If the high pressure fuel line leaks, fuel may spray into the engine compartment, increasing the risk of a fire.
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
2016 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
'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26'27
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What Cesb owners report
Recent seat belts complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 IC BUS CE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO SECURE THE DRIVERS SEAT BELT THE CLIP FRACTURED. THE LOCAL DEALER RUSH INTERNATIONAL (537 IRLEN DR GEROME ID) WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND INDICATED THAT THE ENTIRE SEAT BELT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE…
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