2017 Ic Bus CesbProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2017 Ic Bus Cesb. It is covered by 14 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 2017 Ic Bus Cesb has problems

0 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

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

14 recalls

2017 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.

72%repaired · 2026 Q3

Service brakes, hydraulic: fluid

Park outside

Recall 25V-503 · Aug 6, 2025 · 16,553 vehicles · 11,913 repaired

Risk. An electrical short in the brake pressure switch can overheat the circuit and increase the risk of a fire while driving or parked.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

50%repaired · 2020 Q4

Disc: caliper

Recall 19V-374 · May 15, 2019 · 4 vehicles · 2 repaired

Risk. A dragging brake may cause damage to the brake components, which may activate the ABS warning light.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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94%repaired · 2020 Q4

Disc: caliper

Recall 19V-373 · May 15, 2019 · 2,620 vehicles · 2,454 repaired

Risk. A dragging brake may cause damage to the brake components, which may activate the ABS warning light.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Equipment adaptive/mobility

Recall 18V-563 · Aug 24, 2018 · 631 vehicles

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…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

91%repaired · 2019 Q3

Electrical system

Recall 18V-124 · Feb 20, 2018 · 1,047 vehicles · 954 repaired

Risk. If the fuel pump stops, the bus will stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

94%repaired · 2019 Q1

Seat belts

Recall 17V-659 · Oct 18, 2017 · 47 vehicles · 44 repaired

Risk. In the event of a crash, if the buckle mount rod fractures, the seat occupant may not be restrained, increasing their risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

97%repaired · 2018 Q3

Electrical system

Recall 17V-257 · Apr 18, 2017 · 336 vehicles · 325 repaired

Risk. Without circuit protection, if the vehicle has a heater booster pump electrical failure, it can increase the risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Equipment adaptive/mobility

Recall 16V-765 · Oct 21, 2016 · 685 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 →

70%repaired · 2017 Q4

Emergency: escape/egress/exit

Recall 16V-454 · Jun 22, 2016 · 1,787 vehicles · 1,248 repaired

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…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

83%repaired · 2017 Q3

Hood: hinge and attachments

Recall 16V-091 · Feb 18, 2016 · 9,662 vehicles · 8,021 repaired

Risk. If the hood opens while braking, the driver's vision may be obstructed, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

82%repaired · 2017 Q2

Other: school bus stop arm assembly

Recall 16V-030 · Jan 22, 2016 · 529 vehicles · 435 repaired

Risk. Without a reflective decal, the stop arms would have reduced visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

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

2017 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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