repaired · 2026 Q3
Structure: body
Risk. Reduced structural integrity may increase the risk of injury in a crash.
2018 Ic Bus CesbProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2018 Ic Bus Cesb. It is covered by 12 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 2018 Ic Bus Cesb has problems
0 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
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Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
12 recalls
2018 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.
no report yet
Fuel system, diesel: pre-heater
Risk. A fire increases the risk of injury.
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repaired · 2020 Q4
Disc: caliper
Risk. A dragging brake may cause damage to the brake components, which may activate the ABS warning light.
no report yet
Fuel system, diesel: pre-heater
Risk. A fire increases the risk of injury.
no report yet
Fuel system, diesel: pre-heater
Risk. A fire increases the risk of injury.
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
Emergency: escape/egress/exit
Risk. If extra force is needed to pull the release handle, exit of the vehicle may be hindered, increasing the risk of injury in the event of an emergency.
repaired · 2019 Q3
Electrical system
Risk. If the fuel pump stops, the bus will stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2019 Q1
Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Risk. Contact with the tire may cause the hose to leak brake fluid, affecting braking performance and 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.
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
2018 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
- Best
- Not rated
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