repaired · 2026 Q3
Structure: body
NewRisk. The body panels may separate during a crash, reducing structural integrity and increasing the risk of injury.
2025 Ic Bus CesbProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2025 Ic Bus Cesb, most often about the structure. It is covered by 14 safety recalls, and for recall 24V-463 the manufacturer reports only 23% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 16, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2025 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.
14 recalls
2025 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
Structure: body
NewRisk. The body panels may separate during a crash, reducing structural integrity and increasing the risk of injury.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
NewRisk. A brake fluid leak can extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Other: labels
Risk. An incorrect GVWR may lead to unintentionally overloading the bus, increasing the risk of a crash.
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repaired · 2026 Q3
Conventional: air
Risk. Unintended activation of the parking brake while driving increases the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Structure: body
Risk. Reduced structural integrity may increase the risk of injury in a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Parking brake
Risk. A parking brake that is not engaged as expected when the driver releases the brakes may allow the vehicle to rollaway, increasing the risk of crash.
repaired · 2026 Q1
Equipment adaptive/mobility: wheelchair lift/ramp
Risk. A bus that moves while the platform lift is in operation increases the risk of injury.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Seat belts: critical fasteners
Risk. A loose seat belt may not properly restrain the driver in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Exterior lighting: headlights
Risk. Headlight low beam failure can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Disc: caliper
Risk. A detached brake caliper can cause a loss of braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q2
Linkages: tie rod assembly
Risk. Tie rod failure can cause a loss of vehicle steering control and increase the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q1
Exterior lighting: brake lights
Risk. Brake lights that fail to illuminate can reduce the visibility of the bus or fail to indicate to other drivers that the bus is slowing down, increasing the…
repaired · 2026 Q2
Parking brake
Risk. Park brake failure or unexpected park brake engagement while driving increases 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
2025 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
In owners' words
What Cesb owners report
Recent structure complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
We purchased (6) 2025 IC School buses and we are having entrance door issues. They are air powered doors and Rush Trucks in Akron cannot get the air regulated to close properly. They turn up the air so that the door closes, the doors then slam very hard that may cause injury if student is close to…
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