2013 International CE Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2013 International CE recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 2013 International CE.

Most common 2013 International CE problems

Problem areas named in the 2 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Service Brakes	1
Structure	1
Engine	1

What owners report

2017-08-29, Engine
OUR BUS WAS AT INTERNATIONAL DEALER IN TUSCALOOSA HAVING WARRANTY WORK DONE. WHILE SERVICE DEPARTMENT WAS DOING WORK ON BUS IT CAUGHT FIRE AND WAS DESTROYED. THIS OCCURRED ON JULY 31 2017. THE DEALER'S (SOUTHLAND) INSURANCE CARRIER TOLD ME ON PHONE AUGUST 24TH THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD A KNOWN ISSUE WITH THIS PRODUCT AND THAT IS WHY THINGS ARE TAKING SO LONG .SAID FIRE INVESTIGATOR HAS REQUESTED MECHANICAL ENGINEER. TRAVELERS INSURANCE IS CARRIER FOR SOUTHLAND INT. [XXX] [XXX] IS WHO I TALKED TO FROM TRAVELERS ON AUGUST 24TH CLAIM # [XXX] WE HAVE 5 MORE OF THESE BUSES IN USE AND MULTIPLE ENGINE ISSUES. CONCERNED WITH SAFETY AFTER THIS ONE BURNED. MY NAME [XXX] TRANSPORTATI

2013-09-17, Service Brakes
A 2013 INTERNATIONAL CE 3000 SPECIAL NEEDS LIFT BUS WAS ON A MORNING ROUTE WHICH HAS EXISTED FOR MANY YEARS. IT ENTERED AN APARTMENT COMPLEX DRIVEWAY WITHOUT ANY ISSUES. UPON EXITING THE APARTMENT COMPLEX THE BRAKE AIR TANK HIT AND RUBBED THE GROUND BREAKING OFF THREE VALVES. THE BUS ROLLED APPROXIMATELY 25 MORE FEET AND THEN THE BRAKES LOCKED. IT HAPPENED A SECOND TIME THIS YEAR. NONE OF OUR 230 OTHER BUSES IN OUR FLEET EVEN COME CLOSE TO IMPACTING THE GROUND AT THIS APARTMENT COMPLEX. THIS NEWER LOW AIR TANK CONFIGURATION IS AN EXTREME SAFETY HAZARD ESPECIALLY IF IT WERE CROSSING RAILROAD TRACKS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS STUDENTS ON BOARD. INTERNATIONAL CHANGED THE DESIGN AND CONFIGURATIO

2013 International CE questions

Does the 2013 International CE have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2013 International CE at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 2013 International CE?

Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes (1), Structure (1), Engine (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2013 International CE 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.