Does the 2004 IC Bus Fesb have any recalls?

4 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: equipment, structure, other. 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 2004 IC Bus Fesb 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 2004 IC Bus Fesb?

0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

2004 IC Bus Fesb recalls

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

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

For the 2004 IC Bus Fesb. 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.

Has your IC Bus been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A IC Bus dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

2004 IC Bus Fesb recalls, newest first

February 10, 2009NHTSA 09V05200061,316 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment › Electrical

Summary: Navistar is recalling 61,316 my 2001 through 2009 ic be, ce, and fe model commercial and school buses manufactured between February 2, 2000 and June 2, 2008, equipped with an entrance door stepwell heater feature code 0048PMS or 0548001 and/or a rear wall mounted heater feature code 0048TAR or 0048PSX. The affected heater units may fail in low speed operation causing elevated temperatures.
Consequence: Elevated temperatures can result in a fire, possibly resulting in property damage, personal injury, or death.
Remedy: An interim letter was mailed on February 20, 2009, to communicate the defect and recommend action to mitigate the risk until the final remedy and customer notification could be provided at a later date. The manufacture filed an amended defect report dated March 27, 2009 advising that a final remedy has been developed and parts are being manufactured. The safety recall began on June 2, 2009. Owners may contact navistar toll-free at 1-800-448-7825.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

February 23, 2007NHTSA 07V0670006,184 vehicles potentially affected

Structure › Body › Door

Summary: Certain my 2004-2007 ic ce, re, and fe commercial and school buses manufactured between March 12, 2004, and November 29, 2006. The side emergency door holdback mechanism may not be installed in the proper location. This may cause the mechanism to hold the door in the closed position.
Consequence: If the door is held in the closed position, it may not perform its intended emergency function, possibly resulting in property damage, personal injury or death.
Remedy: Ic will notify owners and repair the affected buses free of charge. The recall began on March 16, 2007. Owners can contact ic at 1-800-843-5615 or international at 1-800-448-7825.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

July 26, 2005NHTSA 05V3370006,432 vehicles potentially affected

Other › School bus stop arm assembly

Summary: This is not a safety recall in accordance with the safety act. However, it is deemed a safety improvement campaign by the agency. Certain ic my 2002-2007 besb, cesb, fesb, and resb school buses originally sold in or currently registered in states other than the following: alaska, colorado, connecticut, delaware, idaho, illinois, indiana, iowa, kansas, kentucky, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, montana, nebraska, nevada, new hampshire, new jersey, new mexico, new york, north dakota, ohio, oregon, pennsylvania, rhode island, south dakota, tennessee, utah, vermont, virginia, washington, west virginia, wisconsin, wyoming, and the district of columbia. In extremely cold weather, the microswitches used internally to position the sign in the open and closed positions may malfunction, causing the sign to open or close in an improper position, or to not open at all.
Consequence: Should the stop arm not perform properly, a child or pedestrian may be endangered by passing vehicles should the motorist not stop at the correct location.
Remedy: International will notify all its customers of this campaign. For those buses operated in or near any of the states listed above, international is encouraging the bus owners to obtain the replacement switch. For those buses operated in the warmer states, international will replace the switch upon owner request. For those customers who request the remedy, international will replace the original switch with a switch pack that is not sensitive to extreme cold weather and will inspect to ensure the microswitch heater wiring is properly connected. The safety improvement campaign began September 16, 2005. Owners may contact international at 800-448-7825.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

July 20, 2005NHTSA 05V33100018,071 vehicles potentially affected

Other › School bus stop arm assembly

Summary: Certain ic my 2002 through 2004 3800; 2002 through 2006 cesb, fesb, and resb; and 2006 and 2007 besb school buses originally sold in or currently registered in the following states: alaska, colorado, connecticut, delaware, idaho, illinois, indiana, iowa, kansas, kentucky, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, montana, nebraska, nevada, new hampshire, new jersey, new mexico, new york, north dakota, ohio, oregon, pennsylvania, rhode island, south dakota, tennessee, utah, vermont, virginia, washington, west virginia, wisconsin, wyoming, and the district of columbia. In extremely cold weather, the microswitches used internally to position the stop arm sign in the open and closed positions may malfunction, causing the sign to open or close in an improper position, or to not open at all.
Consequence: Should the stop arm not perform properly, a child or pedestrian may be endangered by passing vehicles should the motorist not stop at the correct location.
Remedy: International will notify owners and replace the original switch with a switch pack that is not sensitive to extreme cold weather and will inspect to ensure the microswitch heater wiring is properly connected free of charge. The recall began on September 16, 2005. Owners may contact international at 1-800-448-7825.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 2004 IC Bus Fesb were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

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Questions

Does the 2004 IC Bus Fesb have any recalls?: 4 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: equipment, structure, other. 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 2004 IC Bus Fesb 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 2004 IC Bus Fesb?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.