IC BUS CE Commercial BUS recalls

• Visual System#2026395August 12, 2026

  76 units affected

  Issue: On certain buses and school buses, the side windshield glass may have an incorrect marking. Canadian regulations require a marking to identify the type of glass that is used. Safety Risk: This small error does not affect safety. Corrective Actions: This is not a recall. The company has made changes to ensure that all new side windshield glass is marked correctly.

• Structure#2026350July 16, 2026

  31 units affected

  Issue: On certain buses, the entrance door and driver's window body panels may not have been attached correctly. As a result, the bus may not meet the joint strength requirements of Canadian regulations, and the panels could separate in a crash. Safety Risk: A body joint that separates in a crash could increase the risk of injury. Corrective Actions: International Motors will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your bus to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, add rivets to the affected joints.

• Brakes#2026088February 26, 2026

  18 units affected

  Issue: On certain buses, the brake lines may not be secured correctly. As a result, the brake lines could become damaged by contact with the steering shaft. This could lead to a brake fluid leak and cause reduced braking. Safety Risk: Reduced braking can cause extended stopping distances and increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: International Motors will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your bus to a dealership to replace the brake line retainer. The dealer will also inspect the brake lines for damage and replace them, if necessary.

• Powertrain#2025563October 16, 2025

  13 units affected

  Issue: On certain vehicles, the transmission shift actuator may not have been calibrated properly. As a result, you may not be able to shift the transmission into the reverse ("R") position. Safety Risk: A transmission that can't be shifted into reverse could increase the risk of an injury or a crash. Corrective Actions: International Motors will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the transmission shift actuator.

• Visual System#2025508September 25, 2025

  7 units affected

  Issue: On a small number of buses, the windshield wiper module may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the left-side (driver-side) windshield wiper arm may not work. Safety Risk: Windshield wipers that don't work could reduce visibility and increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: International Motors will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your bus to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, replace the windshield wiper module.

• Brakes#2025420August 12, 2025

  3 units affected

  Issue: On a small number of buses, the parking brake tension spring could become corroded and break. If this happens, the parking brake may not work and the vehicle could roll away when it's parked. Safety Risk: A parked vehicle that rolls away could create the risk of an injury or a crash. Corrective Actions: International Motors will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your bus to a dealership to replace the forward parking brake cable and adjust the parking brake.

• Brakes#2025408August 8, 2025

  3,436 units affected

  Issue: On certain vehicles, brake fluid may be present in the brake pressure switch and wire harness. As a result, the brake switch could short circuit. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 23517 (Transport Canada recall no. 2023-321). Certain vehicles repaired under that recall require a second repair. Safety Risk: A short circuit can cause wiring to overheat and create the risk of a fire, even while the vehicle is parked and turned off. Corrective Actions: To reduce the safety risk, International Motors advises that you should park your vehicle outdoors and away from other vehicles or structures until the recall repairs have been completed. International Motors will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to an authorized service facility to replace the brake pressure switch and wire harness.

• Steering#2024074February 8, 2024

  82 units affected

  Issue: On certain vehicles, the steering gear may not have been assembled correctly. As a result, the steering gear could break and cause a loss of steering. Safety Risk: A loss of steering control could create the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Navistar will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect the serial number on the steering gear and, if necessary, replace it.

• Brakes#2023321June 2, 2023

  3,187 units affected

  Issue: On certain vehicles with hydraulic brakes, the brake pressure switch could leak. If this happens, the brake switch could short circuit. Safety Risk: A short circuit can cause wiring to overheat and create the risk of a fire. Corrective Actions: Navistar will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to an authorized service facility to replace the brake pressure switch. If there is brake fluid found on the brake pressure switch connector or fuse, the wire harness will also be replaced.

• Lights And Instruments#2023303May 26, 2023

  4,703 units affected

  Issue: On certain vehicles, the warning light for the antilock brake system (ABS) doesn't stay on when there's a problem with the system, and the vehicle is moving. Safety Risk: A driver that is not warned about a problem with the antilock brake system could have an increased risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Navistar will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the brake system electronic control unit software.

• Structure#2023049February 9, 2023

  28 units affected

  Issue: On certain buses, the roof panels may not have been attached correctly. As a result, the roof panels could separate in a crash. Safety Risk: A roof panel that separates in a crash could create an increased risk of injury. Corrective Actions: Navistar will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your bus to a dealership to inspect the roof joints, and add screws to the joints if necessary.

• Suspension#2022702December 8, 2022

  25 units affected

  Issue: On certain buses, the bolts that attach the torque arm to the rear axle housing may not have been tightened correctly. As a result, the bolts may loosen over time and the rear axle could move from side-to-side. If this happens, there could be a sudden change in vehicle stability. Safety Risk: A sudden change in vehicle stability could cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Navistar will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your bus to a dealership to replace the bolts that attach the transverse torque arm to the rear axle, and tighten them correctly.

• Suspension#2022665November 23, 2022

  1,884 units affected

  Issue: On certain vehicles, the lock nuts for multiple front and rear suspension and steering parts may not have been manufactured correctly. As a result, the nut(s) could loosen. If this happens, there could be a sudden change in vehicle stability and/or a loss of steering control. Safety Risk: A loss of steering could create the risk of a crash. A sudden change in vehicle stability could cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Navistar will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the affected hex flange lock nuts.

• Steering#2022317June 16, 2022

  3,254 units affected

  Issue: On certain trucks and buses, the steering gear may not have been assembled correctly. As a result, the steering gear could break and cause a loss of steering. Safety Risk: A loss of steering control could create the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Navistar will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect the serial number on the steering gear, and replace it, if necessary.

• Fuel System#2020163April 16, 2020

  1,411 units affected

  Issue: On certain vehicles equipped with a Cummins B6.7 diesel engine, the electric fuel heater could overheat and melt. Note: This recall replaces Transport Canada recall 2019-148. Vehicles that were repaired under that recall also require this repair. Safety Risk: A fuel heater that overheats could create the risk of a fire. This could also cause the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Cummins will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a Cummins authorized service center to disable the fuel heater. The fuel heater will be replaced by installing a plug in its place. Additionally, the fuse supplying electrical power to the fuel heater will be removed and a cover will also be installed over the wire harness connector.

• Structure#2019390August 8, 2019

  23 units affected

  Issue: On certain buses, the outer handle for the roof hatch (emergency exit) could break. If this happens, it would be difficult to open the roof hatch from outside the bus. Safety Risk: An emergency exit that is difficult to open could increase the risk of injury in an emergency. Corrective Actions: The company will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their vehicle to an authorized service facility to replace the roof hatch outer handle.

• Fuel System#2019148March 20, 2019

  1,209 units affected

  Note: This recall is replaced by recall 2020-163. <a href="http://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/VRDB-BDRV/search-recherche/detail.aspx?lang=eng&rn=2020163">Please click here for more information</a>. Issue: On certain vehicles equipped with a Cummins B6.7 diesel engine, the electric fuel heater could overheat and melt. Safety Risk: A fuel heater that overheats could create the risk of a fire. This could also cause the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Cummins will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their vehicle to a Cummins service location to install a new fuel heater and correct the wiring to the fuel heater. Additionally, the fuel heater fuse will be changed to a 30 amp fuse, and the fuse size information in the owner’s manual will be updated.

• Brakes#2018484September 10, 2018

  198 units affected

  On certain vehicles, the spring-actuated parking brake may have been improperly assembled. This could result in an internal air leak or a complete separation of the parking brake from the service brake chamber, either of which would cause a loss of braking on the affected wheel assembly. This could cause a sudden, unexpected increase in stopping distance, increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will inspect and replace affected brake chamber assemblies.

• Structure#2018263May 16, 2018

  8 units affected

  Certain buses may fail to conform to the requirements of Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (CMVSS) 217 – Bus Window Retention, Release and Emergency Exits. The release handle for the emergency windows may be difficult to pull, which in the event of a crash or vehicle fire, could hamper passengers' efforts to quickly exit the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury. Correction: Dealers will apply dry lubricant to the latch assembly and cycle the handle to work the lubricant in.

• Brakes#2017454September 20, 2017

  2 units affected

  On certain buses, the hydraulic brake drop hose to the brake calipers on the steer axle may be improperly routed. This could cause the drop hose to come in contact with the tire which could cause a fluid leak during brake application, which could result in a pull condition and increase stopping distances. These conditions could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will re-route the drop hoses to the steer axle brake calipers and replace any drop hoses found with abrasion damage.

• Heater And Defroster#2016570November 16, 2016

  150 units affected

  On certain buses, the formed heater hose going to the driver’s heater could rupture allowing hot coolant to leak into the operators foot area. If hot coolant were to come in contact with the operator, it could result in a burn injury and, depending on the driver’s reaction, could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will replace the formed heater hose.

• Structure#2016074February 17, 2016

  135 units affected

  On certain buses, the hood latch straps used to latch the hood closed may become elongated and not return to their original specified length. This could cause the hood latch to not stay in the latched position while driving, and/or the hood opening unexpectedly during vehicle braking, which could could compromise the driver’s ability to see the road and its users. These issues could result in a crash causing injury and/or property damage. Correction: Dealers will replace the suspect hood latch straps with certified hood latch straps.

• Accessories#2015612December 22, 2015

  15 units affected

  On certain buses equipped with a Ricon S-Series wheelchair lift, the platform could potentially crack due to bent knuckle link arms and/or defective bearing. Overtime, the platform could separate of the rear portion of the pivot plate making the lift inoperable and putting the lift operator at risk of injury. Correction: Owners will need to make an appointment with the local Ricon Dealer to have the lift inspected and repaired.

• Brakes#2015120March 18, 2015

  493 units affected

  On certain vehicles, brake chamber diaphragm(s) may not be properly seated. This could lead to brake drag, causing brake overheating or unintended spring brake application. These issues could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or property damage. Correction: Dealers will replace the brake chambers. Note: This is an expansion of recall 2014-573.

• Accessories#2014489October 30, 2014

  15 units affected

  On certain buses equipped with a Ricon wheelchair lift, the lift platform sides may crack, which could cause the lift to lean against the vehicle door(s) and potentially fall out of the vehicle when the doors are opened, putting the lift operator at risk of injury. Correction: Dealers will inspect lift platforms for cracks and repair as necessary, and install a repair kit.

• Fuel System#2014412September 18, 2014

  101 units affected

  On certain vehicles equipped with Cummins ISB or ISL engines, the fuel filter shell and nut plate could separate, causing a fuel leak and also causing the engine to stall. Stalling would result in a loss of motive power, increasing the risk of a crash resulting in injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Cummins-authorized dealers will replace the fuel filter.

• Seats And Restraints#2013452December 19, 2013

  3 units affected

  On certain buses, the driver's seat belt may not comply with Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 209 - Seat Belt Assemblies. Due to a defect in manufacturing, the seat belt buckle may not release as required by the standard. This could hinder egress from the vehicle in an emergency, increasing the risk of injury. Correction: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace affected seatbelt buckles.

• Label#2013124April 17, 2013

  287 units affected

  Certain buses fail to conform to the requirements of CMVSS 217 – Bus Window Retention, Release and Emergency Exits. Specifically, push-out windows and other emergency exits may only be identified using unilingual text, instead of using text in both official languages. In the event of an emergency, this could hamper passenger efforts to quickly exit the vehicle, which could increase the risk of personal injuries. Correction: Dealers will install updated labels.

• Electrical#2013010January 16, 2013

  545 units affected

  On certain vehicles, the Injection Pressure Regulator (IPR) electrical wire may break due to vibration damage at the crimp/wire connection. This could cause an unexpected engine shut down without warning. Loss of vehicle propulsion, in conjunction with traffic and road condition, and the driver’s reactions, could increase the risk of a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will install a redesigned IPR wire connector.

• Engine#2012328September 27, 2012

  133 units affected

  On certain buses equipped with an I-6 engine, the high pressure engine oil line (between the cylinder head and the high pressure pump) may fail. This would cause an engine oil leak, which could result in sudden engine shut down. Lost vehicle propulsion, in conjunction with traffic and road condition, and the driver’s reactions, could increase the risk of a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury. In addition, oil may contact a hot engine or exhaust component, which could result in a fire. Correction: Dealers will replace the high pressure engine oil line.

• Other#2012185June 20, 2012

  25 units affected

  Certain buses fail to comply with the requirements of Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 217 - Bus Window Retention, Release and Emergency Exits. Specifically, the force required to operate the emergency roof hatch may exceed the allowable limit. In the event of an emergency, passengers may not be able to quickly exit the bus, which could increase the risk of personal injuries. Correction: Dealers will install a repair kit to update the roof hatch mechanism.

• Electrical#2011305August 18, 2011

  38 units affected

  On certain buses equipped with a MaxxForce 7 engine, the positive alternator cable may rub against the engine control module mounting bracket. Continued contact could wear through the alternator cable's insulation, which could cause an electrical short circuit. An electrical short could result in a vehicle fire causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will inspect the alternator cable for signs of abrasion damage and install tie straps to route the cable away from the engine control module mounting bracket.

• Fuel System#2011202May 18, 2011

  549 units affected

  On certain vehicles equipped with a MaxxForce 7 engine, a cap on the return fuel valve may fall off, allowing air to be drawn into the fuel system. This could result in engine hard start, no start, or stall conditions. Lost vehicle propulsion, in conjunction with traffic and road conditions, and the driver's reactions, could increase the risk of a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will replace the return fuel valve assembly.

• Other#2010198June 11, 2010

  68 units affected

  On certain buses equipped with a Ricon F9 series cassette wheelchair lift, an improperly manufactured switch in the wheelchair lift restraint buckle may allow operation of the lift with the safety belt not fully latched. If the belt is not properly fastened, a wheelchair may not be adequately protected against unwanted movement, resulting a fall risk, potentially causing serious injury or death. Correction: The manufacturer will provide instructional information and warning decals.

• Brakes#2010078March 16, 2010

  1,253 units affected

  On certain vehicles, the parking brake may release if the brake system's electronic control unit misinterprets signals generated from turning the ignition key more than once at a specific rate. The release of the parking brake may cause a sudden, unexpected shift in vehicle position, resulting in property damage, personal injury or death. Correction: Dealers will reprogram brake system electronic control unit.

• Visual System#2010004January 13, 2010

  209 units affected

  On certain vehicles, the right side rearview mirror mounting location is such that the driver's field of view through the mirror could be obscured by the unwiped portion of the windshield. This could result in a crash causing property damage, personal injury or death. Correction: Dealers will replace the mounting arm of the mirror with a longer arm.

• Electrical#2009227August 4, 2009

  6 units affected

  On certain buses, improper installation of the Trans/Air roof-mounted air conditioning system could result in electrical arcing and overheating of the electronic circuit board. This could result in a vehicle fire causing property damage, personal injury or death. Correction: Dealers will affect repairs.

Canadian data updated August 24, 2026