2020 Ic Bus CE Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other CE years
- Not enough data 7th of 17 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 5 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
NHTSA has received no owner complaints about the 2020 Ic Bus CE so far. There are 5 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 0owner complaints
- 5safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
2020 Ic Bus CE recalls (5)
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Service brakes, hydraulic:fluidPark outside
Problem: Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2016 International DuraStar, 2018-2020 and 2023-2024 International 1300FBC Stripped chassis, 2019-2022 IC Bus CE Commercial bus, 2019-2024 IC Bus TC Commercial bus, and 2019-2024 International MV vehicles. The brake pressure switch assembly may leak brake fluid into the brake pressure switch's electrical components and cause an electrical short-circuit.
Risk: An electrical short in the brake pressure switch can overheat the circuit and increase the risk of a fire while driving or parked.
Fix: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the brake pressure switch and if necessary, the wire harness or fuse, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 29, 2023. Owners may contact Navistar's customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 23517.
Engine and engine cooling:engine:engine control module (ecu/ecm)
Problem: Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2020-2021 IC CE transit buses. The engine control module (ECM) may set a fault code that results in an unexpected engine shut down.
Risk: Unexpected engine shut down can increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, a disabled school bus may require an evacuation procedure in an uncontrolled traffic situation, increasing the risk of injury to passengers.
Fix: Dealers will update the engine control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed January 18, 2022. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 21508.
Fuel system, diesel: pre-heater
Problem: Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2017-2020 International WorkStar and International DuraStar, 2018-2019 IC 1300 FBC Commercial and IC HC Commercial, 2018-2021 IC CE Commercial, International MV and International HV, and 2019-2021 IC TC Commercial buses with Cummins B6.7 diesel engines with a fuel module option number FS90301 or FS90453. The electric fuel heater within the fuel module may overheat and cause plastic in the fuel heater to melt and potentially catch fire. It may also lead to engine stalling.
Risk: A fire increases the risk of injury. An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Cummins will notify the affected Navistar customers and dealers will disable the fuel heater by either installing a plug in place of the heater or otherwise rendering the fuel heater inoperable and removing the fuse supplying electrical power to the fuel heater and installing a cover over the wire harness connector, free of charge. The recall began May 28, 2020. Owners may contact Cummins customer service at 1-800-286-6467.
Fuel system, diesel: pre-heater
Problem: Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2017-2021 IC CE School Buses equipped with Cummins B6.7 diesel engines with fuel module option number FS90301 or FS90453. The electric fuel heater within the fuel module may overheat and cause plastic in the fuel heater to melt and potentially catch fire. It may also lead to engine stalling.
Risk: A fire increases the risk of injury. An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Cummins will notify the affected Navistar customers and dealers will disable the fuel heater by either installing a plug in place of the heater or otherwise rendering the fuel heater non-operable and remove the fuse supplying electrical power to the fuel heater and install a cover over the wire harness connector, free of charge. The recall began May 28, 2020. Owners may contact Cummins customer service at 1-800-286-6467.
Structure:emergency:escape/egress/exit
Problem: Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2019-2020 IC RE and IC CE commercial buses equipped with feature code 48PZP, 48PZR, 48RZY, 48SXV, or 48SZG (Prolo emergency exit roof hatches). Due to a manufacturing issue, the roof hatch external handle may unexpectedly break under reasonable use.
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 injury.
Fix: Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the outer handle, free of charge. The recall began October 7, 2019. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 19514.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Other Ic Bus CE years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 CE | 0 | 6 |
| 2022 CE | 0 | 6 |
| 2021 CE | 0 | 6 |
| 2020 | 0 | 5 |
| 2019 CE | 0 | 8 |
| 2018 CE | 0 | 7 |
| 2017 CE | 0 | 4 |
| 2016 CE | 0 | 3 |
| 2015 CE | 0 | 6 |
| 2014 CE | 1 | 5 |
| 2013 CE | 1 | 5 |
| 2012 CE | 1 | 22 |
| 2011 CE | 0 | 26 |
| 2010 CE | 3 | 15 |
| 2009 CE | 0 | 15 |
| 2008 CE | 4 | 13 |
| 2007 CE | 11 | 14 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2020 Ic Bus CE?
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file yet.
Was there a recall on the 2020 Ic Bus CE?
Yes, 5 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2020 Ic Bus CE a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other CE model years, the 2020 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.