repaired · 2026 Q3
Structure: body
Risk. Reduced structural integrity may increase the risk of injury in a crash.
2020 Ic Bus CesbProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2020 Ic Bus Cesb, most often about the structure. 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 April 10, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2020 Ic Bus Cesb has problems
1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.
1Structure
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
12 recalls
2020 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 · 2024 Q1
Engine: engine control module (ecu/ecm)
Risk. Unexpected engine shut down can increase the risk of a crash.
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no report yet
Fuel system, diesel: pre-heater
Risk. A fire increases the risk of injury.
repaired · 2021 Q1
Emergency: escape/egress/exit
Risk. If the roof hatch external handle breaks, in the event of an emergency, the hatch cannot be easily opened from outside the vehicle, increasing the risk of…
repaired · 2020 Q4
Ignition: module
Risk. If the ignition is in the run position and the engine starts unexpectedly while the vehicle is being serviced, there would be an increased risk of personal…
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.
repaired · 2020 Q2
Brake fluid low warning: lamp
Risk. A false code or a brake warning light may lead a driver to immediately pull over to transfer passengers to another bus, which can increase the risk of injury.
repaired · 2020 Q1
Service brakes, air
Risk. A vehicle pulling to the right during braking or improper ABS function can increase the risk of a crash.
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
2020 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 structure complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
1. Component: Bus 15 - Right front outrigger. Yes it is available for inspection 2. Safety: Outrigger cracked creating insufficient support of the school bus body 3. We were told it was not covered under warranty and no recalls have been generated and therefore paid for the first repair through…
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