2022 IC Bus Cesb Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

9 safety recalls on file

The 2022 IC Bus Cesb has 9 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Engine (4 reports).

9Recalls
5Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2022 IC Bus Cesb recalls

Buses May Lack Floor Reinforcement, Raising Crash Injury Risk

Recall 25V580Sep 4, 2025457 vehicles affected

Certain IC Bus school buses may not have had an underfloor reinforcement installed.

Brake fluid leak can cause electrical short and fire risk

Recall 25V503Aug 6, 202516,553 vehicles affected

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

Recall 23V398Jun 2, 202315,398 vehicles affected

Brake fluid can leak from the brake pressure switch assembly into its electrical components.

ABS warning light may stay off during a malfunction

Recall 23V371May 25, 202319,376 vehicles affected

Certain IC Bus school buses from model years 2021 to 2024 have an anti-lock brake system (ABS) warning light that does not stay on when there is an ABS malfunction while the ignition is on and the bus is moving.

IC school buses: roof panels may separate in a crash

Recall 23V065Feb 10, 202312,507 vehicles affected

Certain 2022-2024 IC Bus school buses may have roof panels manufactured with insufficient joint strength.

Steering Gear May Fracture, Risking Loss of Steering Control

Recall 22V429Jun 16, 20223,570 vehicles affected

Certain school buses were assembled with steering gears that may have been put together incorrectly.

Steering Wheel Can Loosen and Detach, Raising Crash Risk

Recall 22V367May 23, 20224,970 vehicles affected

The steering wheel retaining nut on certain 2022-2023 IC school buses may have been tightened incorrectly.

Bus Engine May Shut Down Unexpectedly, Raising Crash Risk

Recall 21V837Oct 25, 20217,322 vehicles affected

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.

School Buses Lack Enough Emergency Exits, Delaying Evacuation

Recall 21V450Jun 15, 202133 vehicles affected

Certain 2014, 2019 and 2022 IC Bus CE school buses do not have enough emergency exits.

Most common 2022 IC Bus Cesb problems

Problem areas named in the 5 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Engine4
Engine And Engine Cooling1
Electrical System1

What owners report

2026-01-20, Engine
Engine exhaust head pipes before the catalytic converter melts down from excessive engine heat, creating a large exhaust hole. This is a school bus
2025-11-21, Engine
The engine exhaust downpipe melted and cracked- creating a large exhaust pipe hole near the engine exhaust manifold. Releasing exhaust gases and potential flames. This is a school bus and it happens frequently with this model.
2025-08-22, Electrical System
The contact called on behalf of the owner of a 2022 IC BUS CESB. The contact works as the district mechanic for the Chase County Schools District. The contact stated that while driving the bus on a rural road, the alarm buzzer sensor on the emergency exit windows activated independently. Due to the rough conditions, the buzzer alarm activated. The windows were not loosened; however, the alarm sounded to indicate a failure. The contact had experienced the failure with the 5 school buses he oversaw. The contact stated that the alarm sound prevented the driver from safely operating the vehicle. The contact was able to recreate the failure by jumping up and down outside of the bus. The contact i
2025-05-15, Engine
This is a school bus. Exhaust down pipe from exhaust manifold melted down and created a large hole for fumes and potential fire from excessive heat/fuel issue in engine.
2025-05-09, Engine
School Bus- Engine exhaust pipe from the exhaust manifold has melted from excessive heat in the system creating large hole for fumes and potential fire to escape. Exhaust is inadequate for the heat levels from the engine or engine performance is misprogrammed to create excessive heat/fuel. Widespread issue with many school buses in our fleet with the same powertrain.

2022 IC Bus Cesb questions

Does the 2022 IC Bus Cesb have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 9 safety recalls for the 2022 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; ABS warning light may stay off during a malfunction; IC school buses: roof panels may separate in a crash. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2022 IC Bus Cesb?

Based on 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine (4), Engine And Engine Cooling (1), Electrical System (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2022 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.

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