CarRecallWatchThe 2020 IC Bus Cesb has 12 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Structure (1 report).
2020 IC Bus Cesb recalls
Buses May Lack Floor Reinforcement, Raising Crash Injury Risk
Certain IC Bus school buses may not have had an underfloor reinforcement installed.
Brake fluid leak can cause electrical short and fire risk
Brake fluid can leak from the brake pressure switch assembly into its electrical components, causing an electrical short-circuit in the brake system.
Brake Fluid Leak Can Cause Electrical Fire
Brake fluid can leak from the brake pressure switch assembly into its electrical components.
Bus Engine May Shut Down Unexpectedly, Raising Crash Risk
The engine control module (ECM) in certain 2020-2023 IC CE school buses may set a fault code that causes the engine to shut down unexpectedly while the bus is in operation.
Fuel Heater May Overheat, Melt and Cause Fire or Stall
Certain IC school buses with Cummins B6.7 diesel engines may have an electric fuel heater in the fuel module that can overheat.
Roof Emergency Hatch Handle May Break, Blocking Exit
Certain 2019-2020 IC school buses have an emergency roof hatch whose outer handle may unexpectedly break during normal use because of a manufacturing issue.
Bus May Crank Engine Unexpectedly While Being Serviced
Certain 2020 IC school buses with PSI gasoline or propane engines and C7 Body Control Modules can experience an electrical overload in the BCM caused by the starter solenoid.
Dragging Rear Brake Can Overheat and Cause Fire
Certain school buses built from 2016 through 2019 may have a driver-side rear brake that drags, meaning it does not fully release after braking.
Fuel heater can overheat, melt, and cause a fire or engine stall
The electric fuel heater inside the fuel module can overheat, causing plastic in the heater to melt.
Fuel Heater Can Overheat and Cause Fire or Engine Stall
Certain IC Bus school buses from model years 2017 through 2020 have a diesel fuel heater whose electrical wiring may overheat.
Brake Warning Light May Falsely Illuminate on School Bus
A brake pressure switch on certain school buses may become stuck, which can set a false fault code and turn on the brake warning light on the instrument cluster.
Brake Air Line May Kink, Causing Pulling or ABS Failure
On certain school buses, the brake air line tube to the left brake modulator valve may have been routed improperly.
Most common 2020 IC Bus Cesb problems
Problem areas named in the 1 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Structure | 1 |
What owners report
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 Wolfington Body Co. Inc. Their repair did not hold and it came apart and on 8/7/2024 it was repaired a second time, no charge. It came apart again and on 1/30/2025 it was repaired a third time, no charge. 4. The dealer has inspected the bus, we are not aware of the manufacturer or anyone else having inspected the bus. The dealer did say they were going to present this to the manufacturer but we
2020 IC Bus Cesb questions
Does the 2020 IC Bus Cesb have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 12 safety recalls for the 2020 IC Bus Cesb: Buses May Lack Floor Reinforcement, Raising Crash Injury Risk; Brake fluid leak can cause electrical short and fire risk; Brake Fluid Leak Can Cause Electrical Fire; Bus Engine May Shut Down Unexpectedly, Raising Crash Risk; Fuel Heater May Overheat, Melt and Cause Fire or Stall. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2020 IC Bus Cesb?
Based on 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Structure (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2020 IC Bus Cesb has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.