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2012 IC Bus CE recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

22 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 2012 IC Bus CE. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

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2012 IC Bus CE recalls, newest first

November 18, 2016NHTSA 16V838000157 vehicles potentially affected

Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Hoses/lines/piping/fittings

Summary
Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 IC Bus CE transit buses manufactured July 1, 2010, to February 4, 2015, and one IC Bus BE transit bus manufactured on November 2, 2010. The affected vehicles have a water shutoff valve, inside, forward of driver heater (feature code 48PPJ or 48PPP) that has a formed heater hose that over time, may fatigue and split resulting in hot engine coolant fluid leaking into the driver's foot area.
Consequence
If hot, pressurized coolant suddenly spills into the operator's foot area, there is an increased risk of a burn injury or a crash.
Remedy
Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the formed heater hose with a more robust one, free of charge. The recall began on January 4, 2017. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 16511.

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November 18, 2016NHTSA 16V83700020,673 vehicles potentially affected

Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Hoses/lines/piping/fittings

Summary
Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 IC Bus CE school buses manufactured November 3, 2009, to February 26, 2015, and 2012-2015 IC Bus BE school buses manufactured August 2, 2010, to September 15, 2014. The affected vehicles have a water shutoff valve, inside, forward of driver heater (feature code 48PPJ or 48PPP) that has a formed heater hose that over time, may fatigue and split resulting in hot engine coolant fluid leaking into the driver's foot area.
Consequence
If hot, pressurized coolant suddenly spills into the operator's foot area, there is an increased risk of a burn injury or a crash.
Remedy
Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the formed heater hose with a more robust one, free of charge. The recall began on January 4, 2017. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 16510.

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December 23, 2015NHTSA 15V87000068 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment adaptive/mobility

Summary
Navistar, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2007-2015 IC CE transit buses, 2008-2011 IC FE transit buses and 2009-2013 IC RE transit buses equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts by Ricon. The affected lifts are equipped with folding link arms that may have pivot holes that are too big, allowing the bearings to move out of position.
Consequence
If the bearings move out of position, the stowed platform may have excessive movement resulting in failure of the platform mounting. This failure could cause the wheel chair lift platform to fall out of the vehicle when the doors are opened, increasing the risk of injury for the lift operator.
Remedy
Navistar will notify the purchasers of the lifts, and dealers will inspect the link arms for damage or for displaced bearings. The platform will be inspected for cracks. Any damaged parts will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on February 19, 2016. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Note: These buses and wheelchair lifts were subject to a similar recall in 2014. All vehicles that received that recall remedy are still affected by this recall as well.

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December 22, 2015NHTSA 15V8680004,784 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment adaptive/mobility

Summary
Navistar, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2007-2015 IC BE and CE school buses, 2013-2015 IC AE school buses, 2007-2011 IC FE school buses, and 2007-2014 IC RE school buses equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts by Ricon. The affected lifts are equipped with folding link arms that may have pivot holes that are too big, allowing the bearings to move out of position.
Consequence
If the bearings move out of position, the stowed platform may have excessive movement resulting in failure of the platform mounting. This failure could cause the wheel chair lift platform to fall out of the vehicle when the doors are opened, increasing the risk of injury for the lift operator.
Remedy
Navistar will notify the purchasers of the lifts, and dealers will inspect the link arms for damage or for displaced bearings. The platform will be inspected for cracks. Any damaged parts will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on February 19, 2016. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Note: These buses and wheelchair lifts were subject to a similar recall in 2014. All vehicles that received that recall remedy are still affected by this recall as well.

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November 19, 2015NHTSA 15V772000271 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment adaptive/mobility

Summary
Kingmor Supply, Inc. (Kingmor) is recalling certain model year 2005-2017 IC CE school buses manufactured September 1, 2005, to May 1, 2017, and modified to be equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts built by the Ricon Corporation. The affected lifts are equipped with folding link arms that may have pivot holes that are too big, allowing the bearings to move out of position.
Consequence
If the bearings move out of position, the stowed platform may have excessive movement resulting in failure of the platform mounting. This failure could cause the wheel chair lift platform to fall out of the vehicle when the doors are opened, increasing the risk of injury for the lift operator.
Remedy
Kingmor will notify owners, and Ricon dealers will inspect the link arms for damage or for displaced bearings. The platform will be inspected for cracks. Any damaged parts will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on December 18, 2015. Owners may contact Kingmor customer service at 1-800-782-4474, or Ricon Customer Service at 1-800-322-2884. Note: These buses and wheelchair lifts were subject to a similar recall in 2014. All vehicles that received that recall remedy are still affected by this recall as well.

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November 3, 2014NHTSA 14V6920004,784 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment adaptive/mobility

Summary
Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 IC AE, 2007-2015 IC BE, CE, 2007-2011 IC FE, and 2007-2014 IC RE school buses equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by Ricon Corporation after January 1, 2006. The platform side plate of the affected wheelchair lifts may crack.
Consequence
If the platform side plates crack, the lift platform can separate from the lift and come to rest against the vehicle's lift door. When the doors are opened, the platform may fall out, increasing the risk of injury to the lift operator.
Remedy
Navistar will notify owners to take buses to a Ricon dealer or service center who will install supplemental platform support bumpers. Any platform that has already started cracking will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on January 29, 2015. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-331-332-1590 or Ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884. Navistar's number for this recall is 14518.

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November 3, 2014NHTSA 14V69100068 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment adaptive/mobility

Summary
Navistar, Inc.(Navistar) is recalling certain model year 2007-2015 IC CE transit buses manufactured January 23,2006, to May 12, 2014, 2008, and 2011 IC FE transit buses manufactured October 5, 2006, to September 28, 2009, and 2009-2010, and 2013 IC RE transit buses manufactured September 19, 2007, to November 29, 2011, equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by Ricon Corporation after January 1, 2006. The platform side plate of the affected wheelchair lifts may crack.
Consequence
If the platform side plates crack, the lift platform can separate from the lift and come to rest against the vehicle's lift door. When the doors are opened, the platform may fall out, increasing the risk of injury to the lift operator.
Remedy
Navistar will notify owners to take buses to a Ricon dealer or service center who will install supplemental platform support bumpers. Any platform that has already started cracking will be replaced, free of charge. The interim notices were mailed on December 29, 2014. The recall began on January 29, 2015. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-331-332-1590 or Ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884. Navistar's number for this recall is 14517.

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February 7, 2014NHTSA 14V04300022 vehicles potentially affected

Power train › Automatic transmission

Summary
Navistar, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 model year CE school buses manufactured December 31, 2010, through November 6, 2012, and equipped with Eaton-brand hybrid automated transmissions. The software controlling the affected transmissions may improperly raise the vehicle's engine speed during downshifts without the driver's input.
Consequence
The increase in engine speed may result in unintended acceleration, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Navistar will notify owners and Eaton authorized service facilities will update the Hybrid Control Module Software version, free of charge. The recall began on May 28, 2014. Owners may contact Navistar at 1-331-332-1590.

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February 7, 2014NHTSA 14V042000114 vehicles potentially affected

Power train › Automatic transmission

Summary
Navistar Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 IC bus 3200, model year 2012 and 2014 IC bus CE and model year 2011-2013 IC bus HC transit buses and model year 2008-2013 International 4300 and model year 2013 International Workstar commercial trucks equipped with Eaton hybrid automated transmissions. The software controlling the affected transmissions may improperly raise the vehicle's engine speed during downshifts without the driver's input.
Consequence
The increase in engine speed may result in unintended acceleration, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Navistar will notify owners and Eaton authorized service facilities will update the Hybrid Control Module Software version, free of charge. The recall began on May 28, 2014. Owners may contact Navistar at 1-331-332-1590.

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August 7, 2013NHTSA 13V30800022,264 vehicles potentially affected

Seats

Summary
Navistar, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 IC Bus AE, and 2011-2014 BE, CE, and RE buses. These buses were manufactured February 11, 2010, through June 17, 2013. The passenger seat foam padding did not adequately reduce the impact forces to the knee in the lower outside corners of the seat back during compliance testing. Thus, these buses fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 222, "School Bus Passenger Seating and Crash Protection."
Consequence
In the event of a crash, the seat padding may not properly protect against knee impact force, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will install polystyrene blocks in the lower outside corners of each seat to increase the knee protection, free of charge. The recall began on October 10, 2013. Owners may contact Navistar at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's recall campaign number is 13512.

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January 17, 2013NHTSA 13V0200007,657 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical system

Summary
Navistar is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 IC Bus brand model 1300FBC, CE, HC, and RE buses; model year 2011-2013 International brand model Durastar, model year 2013 International brand Workstar trucks; model year 2013 Holiday Rambler brand model Ambassador and Endeavor vehicles; and model year 2013 Monaco brand model Diplomat and Knight vehicles. These vehicles were manufactured August 5, 2010 through September 6, 2012 and are equipped with certain 2011-2013 model year I-6 engines with feature codes 12NUK, 12NUL, 12NUM, 12NUN, 12NUP, 12NUR, 12NUS, 12NUT, 12NUU, 12NUV, 12NUX, 12NUY and 12NUZ. The injection pressure regulator (IPR) harness wire may break due to vibrational damage. This could cause an unexpected shut down of the engine.
Consequence
An unexpected engine shut down while driving may increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the IPR wire connector free of charge. The safety recall began on March 15, 2013. Owners may contact Navistar at 1-800-448-7825.
Components
Electrical system; Engine and engine cooling

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June 22, 2012NHTSA 12V294000158 vehicles potentially affected

Structure › Body

Summary
Navistar is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 ic ce school buses manufactured from September 7, 2010 through September 9, 2010. The interior lower lining fails to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 221, “school bus body joint strength.”
Consequence
In the event of a crash, there is an increased risk of personal injury to vehicle occupants.
Remedy
Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and retighten joint screws to the proper specification, free of charge. The recall began on July 23, 2012. Owners may contact navistar at 1-260-461-1890.

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June 21, 2012NHTSA 12V28700044 vehicles potentially affected

Structure › Body › Roof and pillars

Summary
Navistar is recalling certain model year 2012 and 2013 ic bus ce and re commercial buses manufactured from APRIL1, 2011, through March 31, 2012, equipped with prolo roof escape hatches. Increased friction between the rear plate assemblies, p/no. 009327, and the nylon rear pop-up support, p/no. 008956, may result in an opening force of the prolo roof hatches that exceeds federal standard requirements. Thus, these hatches fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 217, "bus emergency exits and window retention and release."
Consequence
In the event of an emergency, egress of the bus may be hindered possibly resulting in injury to the vehicle occupants.
Remedy
Navistar will notify owners. Specialty manufacturing, Inc. (smi) will provide service kits along with repair instructions to dealers and owners, free of charge. The safety recall began on August 3, 2012. Owners may contact navistar at 1-260-461-1890 or smi at 1-800-951-7867.

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June 21, 2012NHTSA 12V2850003,491 vehicles potentially affected

Structure › Body › Roof and pillars

Summary
Navistar is recalling certain model year 2012 and 2013 ic ce, re, and be school buses manufactured from April 1, 2011, through March 31, 2012, equipped with prolo roof escape hatches. Increased friction between the rear plate assemblies, p/no. 009327, and the nylon rear pop-up support, p/no. 008956, may result in an opening force of the prolo roof hatches that exceeds federal standard requirements. Thus, these hatches fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 217, "bus emergency exits and window retention and release."
Consequence
In the event of an emergency, egress of the bus may be hindered possibly resulting in injury to the vehicle occupants.
Remedy
Navistar will notify owners. Specialty manufacturing, Inc. (smi) will provide service kits along with repair instructions to dealers and owners, free of charge. The safety recall began on August 3, 2012. Owners may contact navistar at 1-260-461-1890 or smi at 1-800-951-7867.

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February 16, 2012NHTSA 12V061000920 vehicles potentially affected

Service brakes, air › Supply › Check valve

Summary
Navistar is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 ic bus ce and re school buses manufactured from December 2, 2010, through January 26, 2012, and equipped with bendix atr-6 antilock traction relay valves. In extremely cold conditions, these bendix relay valves may potentially develop internal leakage. Internal leakage can lead to air pressure being delivered to affected primary or secondary brakes causing continuous brake application.
Consequence
Unexpected continuous brake application can cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. Also, the brakes may be applied without illuminating the brake lights, failing to give proper warning to other drivers.
Remedy
Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will provide a temporary repair until bendix develops a permanent remedy. The safety recall began on April 40, 2012. This service will be performed free of charge. Owners may contact navistar at 260-461-1890.

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February 16, 2012NHTSA 12V059000677 vehicles potentially affected

Seats

Summary
Navistar is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 ic bus be and ce and certain model year 2012 re school buses manufactured from April 8, 2010 through July 1, 2011, equipped with c. E. White seat cushions. The self-latching mechanism used to retain the seat cushion to the frame may not activate. Thus, these seats fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 222, "school bus passenger seating and crash protection."
Consequence
If the seat cushion is not securely latched to the seat structure, the seat could become dislodged, increasing the risk of injury to the vehicle occupants.
Remedy
Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will repair the seats free of charge. Owners may contact navistar at 260-461-1890.

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August 18, 2011NHTSA 11V42800073 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator

Summary
Navistar is recalling certain model year 2007-2012 ic ce and be commercial buses manufactured from June 27, 2006, through March 23, 2011, equipped with a maxxforce 7 engine feature code 12NTH, 12NTD, 12NTE, 12NTG, 12VYY, or 12627 and alternator feature code 0008GGR, 0008GGM, 0008GWX, or 0008GEL. The positive alternator cable may rub on the engine control module mounting bracket, possibly chafing its insulation and causing an electrical short.
Consequence
An electrical short may cause a vehicle fire possibly resulting in property damage, personal injury, or death.
Remedy
Navistar will notify owners and dealers will inspect and replace, if necessary, the alternator cable. Tie straps will be installed to route the alternator cable away from the engine control module mounting bracket. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on September 27, 2011. Owners may contact navistar at 1-800-448-7825.

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August 18, 2011NHTSA 11V42700015,457 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator

Summary
Navistar is recalling certain model year 2007-2012 ic ce and be school buses manufactured from June 27, 2006, through March 23, 2011, equipped with a maxxforce 7 engine feature code 12NTH, 12NTD, 12NTE, 12NTG, 12VYY, or 12627 and alternator feature code 0008GGR, 0008GGM, 0008GWX, or 0008GEL. The positive alternator cable may rub on the engine control module mounting bracket, possibly chafing its insulation and causing an electrical short.
Consequence
An electrical short may cause a vehicle fire possibly resulting in property damage, personal injury, or death.
Remedy
Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace, if necessary, the alternator cable and the installation of the tie straps to route the alternator cable away from the engine control module mounting bracket. Repairs will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on September 27, 2011. Owners may contact navistar at 1-800-448-7825.

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July 22, 2011NHTSA 11V368000340 vehicles potentially affected

Structure › Body

Summary
Navistar is recalling certain model year 2011 and 2012 ic ce and re school buses manufactured from October 8, 2009, through April 14, 2011. These buses were built without or incorrectly installed floor channel reinforcements. Accordingly, the buses fail to conform with the seat back rear force and displacement requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 222, "school bus passenger seating and crash protection."
Consequence
Noncompliance to the standard increases the passenger's risk of rearward ejection from the seat which may cause personal injury or death in the event of a crash.
Remedy
Navistar will notify owners and dealers will repair the buses free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or before September 16, 2011. Owners may contact navistar at 1-800-448-7825.

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July 21, 2011NHTSA 11V37500070 vehicles potentially affected

Structure › Body › Door

Summary
Navistar is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2012 ic be, ce, and fe school buses manufactured from November 1, 2006, through may 2, 2011. The reflective tape for the rear exit door may not have been totally completed. Accordingly, the buses fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 217, "bus emergency exits and window retention and release."
Consequence
This noncompliance may reduce conspicuity of the rear door, reducing the ability of emergency personnel to identify and gain access to the rear exit during an emergency, possibly increasing the occupant's risk of personal injury or death during an emergency.
Remedy
Navistar will notify owners and dealers will inspect the buses and add reflective tape if necessary. The safety recall began on August 3, 2011. Owners may contact navistar at 1-800-448-7825.

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May 20, 2011NHTSA 11V2910002,026 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery

Summary
Navistar is recalling certain model year 2011 and 2012 ic ce and be school buses manufactured from may 27, 2010, through March 8, 2011, equipped with maxxforce 7 engines. A cap on the return fuel valve may fall off, allowing air to be drawn into the fuel system, possibly resulting in engine hard start, no start, or stall conditions.
Consequence
Engine stall on the roadway increases the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Navistar will notify owners and dealers will replace the return fuel valve cap free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or about August 12, 2011. Owners may contact navistar at 1-800-448-7825.

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May 18, 2011NHTSA 11V2900003,375 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Filler pipe and cap

Summary
Navistar is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 ic AC, be, ce, hc and international 4300, and terrastar commercial trucks manufactured from February 25, 2010, through April 4, 2011, and equipped with a maxxforce 7 engine. A cap on the return fuel valve may fall off allowing air to be drawn into the fuel system possibly resulting in engine hard start, no start, or stall conditions.
Consequence
Engine stall on the roadway increases the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Navistar will notify owners and dealers will replace the return fuel valve cap free of charge. The safety recall began on July 18, 2011. Owners may contact navistar at 1-800-448-7825.

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Owner complaints

Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2012 IC Bus CE with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Deaths reported
0

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Questions

Does the 2012 IC Bus CE have any recalls?
22 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: engine and engine cooling, equipment adaptive/mobility, power train, seats, electrical system, structure. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 2012 IC Bus CE recall has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a IC Bus dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2012 IC Bus CE?
1 complaint filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.