IC BUS CE School 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#2026349July 16, 2026

  2,523 units affected

  Issue: On certain school 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 school bus to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, add rivets to the affected joints.

• Structure#2026130March 19, 2026

  13 units affected

  Issue: On certain school buses, the body panels on the side emergency door(s) 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. Note: This recall only affects certain school buses equipped with either a left or a right-side emergency door. 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 school bus to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, add screws to the interior joints.

• Brakes#2026087February 26, 2026

  1,923 units affected

  Issue: On certain school 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 school 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.

• Seats And Restraints#2025696December 18, 2025

  19 units affected

  Issue: On certain school buses, the wheelchair tie-down retractors may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the retractor(s) may not lock automatically. If this happens, the wheelchair may not be secured correctly and could move in a crash. Safety Risk: A wheelchair that moves in a crash could increase the risk of injury. Corrective Actions: To reduce the safety risk, International Motors recommends you confirm the wheelchair is secured properly by attempting to move it before driving until the recall repairs have been completed. International Motors will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your school bus to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, replace the wheelchair retractor(s).

• Label#2025624November 13, 2025

  4 units affected

  Issue: On a small number of school buses, the compliance label lists the wrong gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR). This could lead to overloading of the school bus and cause poor handling or a tire failure. Safety Risk: Poor handling or a tire failure could cause a loss of control and result in a crash. Corrective Actions: International Motors will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your school bus to a dealership to inspect and modify the front and/or rear suspension, as necessary.

• Powertrain#2025562October 16, 2025

  329 units affected

  Issue: On certain school buses, 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 school bus to a dealership to replace the transmission shift actuator.

• Brakes#2025511September 25, 2025

  79 units affected

  Issue: On certain school buses, the air dryer discharge line could become damaged by contact with the passenger-side tire when making a full right turn. If this happens, the parking brake could apply suddenly while driving. Note: This recall only affects certain school buses equipped with air brakes. Safety Risk: A parking brake that self-applies while driving could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: International Motors will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your school bus to a dealership to reroute and secure the air line. If damage is found, the dealer will replace those sections.

• Visual System#2025507September 25, 2025

  538 units affected

  Issue: On certain school 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 school bus to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, replace the windshield wiper module.

• Brakes#2025419August 12, 2025

  1,280 units affected

  Issue: On certain school 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 school bus to a dealership to replace the forward parking brake cable and adjust the parking brake.

• Brakes#2025409August 7, 2025

  5,171 units affected

  Issue: On certain school buses, 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 23518 (Transport Canada recall no. 2023-322). Certain school buses 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 school bus is parked and turned off. Corrective Actions: To reduce the safety risk, International Motors advises that you should park your school bus 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 school bus to an authorized service facility to replace the brake pressure switch and wire harness.

• Seats And Restraints#2025220April 22, 2025

  190 units affected

  Issue: On certain school buses, the driver's seat could interfere with the seat belt buckle. As a result, the seat belt anchor bolt could become loose and cause the seat belt to loosen or detach. Safety Risk: A seat belt that detaches could create an increased risk of injury. Corrective Actions: International Motors will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your school bus to a dealership to install spacers on the seat belt anchor bolt.

• Lights And Instruments#2025145March 20, 2025

  490 units affected

  Issue: On certain school buses, the low beam headlamps could turn off when the high beam headlamps are turned on. As a result, the vehicles may not meet certain requirements of Canadian regulations. Safety Risk: Headlamps that don't work properly can reduce visibility and could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: International Motors will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your school bus to a dealership to update the body control module.

• Brakes#2024584October 3, 2024

  38 units affected

  Issue: On certain school buses, the brake caliper mounting bolts may not have been tightened properly. As a result, the bolts could loosen and detach, causing reduced braking. Note: This recall only affects school buses equipped with air brakes. Safety Risk: Reduced braking can cause an extended stopping distance and increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: International Motors will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your school bus to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, replace or tighten the brake caliper bolts.

• Steering#2024075February 8, 2024

  233 units affected

  Issue: On certain school 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 bus to a dealership to inspect the serial number on the steering gear and, if necessary, replace it.

• Brakes#2023322June 2, 2023

  4,714 units affected

  Issue: On certain school buses 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 school bus 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#2023304May 25, 2023

  402 units affected

  Issue: On certain school buses, 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 bus to a dealership to update the brake system electronic control unit software.

• Structure#2023048February 9, 2023

  1,219 units affected

  Issue: On certain school buses, the roof panels may not have been attached correctly. As a result, the bus may not meet Canadian regulations for roof panel joint strength, and the 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#2022701December 8, 2022

  616 units affected

  Issue: On certain school 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#2022666November 23, 2022

  480 units affected

  Issue: On certain school buses, 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.

• Engine#2022450August 10, 2022

  1 units affected

  Issue: On one school bus, a problem in the engine control module (ECM) could cause a short circuit. If this happens, the engine could stall and you may not be able to restart it. Safety Risk: A sudden loss of engine power could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Cummins will notify the owner by mail and instruct them to take their bus to a Cummins authorized service center to replace the engine control module.

• Steering#2022318June 16, 2022

  241 units affected

  Issue: On certain school 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.

• Steering#2022267May 23, 2022

  232 units affected

  Issue: On certain school buses, the nut that attaches the steering wheel to the steering shaft may not have been properly tightened. If the nut loosens, the steering wheel could detach and cause a loss of steering control. Safety Risk: A loss of steering control can create the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: IC Bus advises you to park your school bus immediately until you can schedule an appointment with any IC Bus dealer to have your vehicle repaired. The dealer will remove and reinstall the steering wheel, apply thread-locking compound and tighten the nut correctly.

• Engine#2021650October 26, 2021

  1,616 units affected

  Issue: On certain school buses, a problem with the engine control module (ECM) could cause a sudden engine shut down while driving. Note: This recall only affects buses equipped with a PSI 8.8 L gasoline or second generation (Gen II) LPG engine. Safety Risk: A sudden loss of engine power could increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, a bus that is disabled could create the need for a transfer of passengers in an uncontrolled environment, which may create a risk of injury. Corrective Actions: Navistar will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your bus to a dealer to update the engine control module (ECM) software.

• Fuel System#2020164April 16, 2020

  1,367 units affected

  Issue: On certain school buses equipped with a Cummins B6.7 diesel engine, the electric fuel heater could overheat and melt. Note: This recall replaces Transport Canada recall 2019-149. 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 school bus 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#2019389August 8, 2019

  337 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.

• Electrical#2019351July 17, 2019

  7 units affected

  Issue: An overload condition in the Body Control Module (BCM) from the starter solenoid could cause damage to the starter crank output circuit of the BCM. This could result in an unintended command to crank the engine when the key is in the run position and the transmission is in the park or neutral position. Safety Risk: Unintended engine cranking while someone is working in the engine compartment could increase the risk of injury. Corrective Actions: The company will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their vehicle to a dealer to have an overlay harness and relay installed to provide electrical power to the starter solenoid.

• Brakes#2019229May 15, 2019

  19 units affected

  Issue: A problem with the left-rear brake caliper on certain school buses may cause the brake pads to drag and overheat. This could cause damage to brake components and to the wheel speed sensor, and could result in the ABS warning light turning on. Safety Risk: In certain school districts, an active brake warning light requires a driver to park the bus immediately. This could result in the transfer of children to another bus in an uncontrolled environment. Corrective Actions: The company will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their vehicle to an authorized repair facility to replace the left-rear brake caliper.

• Fuel System#2019149March 20, 2019

  1,259 units affected

  Note: This recall is replaced by recall 2020-164. <a href="http://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/VRDB-BDRV/search-recherche/detail.aspx?lang=eng&rn=2020164">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 and vehicle-mounted fuse map will be updated.

• Brakes#2018713December 19, 2018

  38 units affected

  On certain school buses, the brake pressure switch was made using an incorrect material that could swell when exposed to brake fluid. This could result in the switch becoming stuck in the on position and cause the brake warning light to illuminate. While the brake system would continue to function normally, an operator may be required to stop the vehicle and transfer occupants to another bus. This could create a hazardous situation with students near the roadway for an indeterminate amount of time, and expose them to an increased risk of injury. Correction: Dealers will inspect the lot code on the brake pressure switch and replace as necessary. Note: This problem would set fault code 33-520941-5.

• Brakes#2018637November 20, 2018

  2 units affected

  On certain school buses, a brake air line may be routed improperly and could result in a kinked line. This could cause the vehicle to pull to the right during braking or cause improper operation of the anti-lock braking system (ABS). This could create the potential for a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will inspect and reroute the air line from the lower relay valve YAW port to the left brake modulator valve as necessary. Any kinked air lines will be replaced.

• Brakes#2018485September 10, 2018

  28 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#2018262May 16, 2018

  507 units affected

  Certain school 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.

• Engine#2018098February 20, 2018

  18 units affected

  On certain vehicles equipped with 8.8L liquid propane gas engines, the liquid propane delivery module (LPDM) relay for the propane booster pump and scavenge pump may experience intermittent continuity where the contacts in the relay may not make contact. This could cause the fuel pump to stop running, which could result in a hard start, or an unexpected engine stall without the ability to restart, which could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will replace the LPDM relay with a relay that has no manual adjustment.

• Brakes#2017453September 20, 2017

  14 units affected

  On certain school 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#2016569November 16, 2016

  3,596 units affected

  On certain school 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#2016516October 20, 2016

  19 units affected

  On certain school 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. Note: This is an expansion of recall 2015-611.

• Structure#2016073February 17, 2016

  993 units affected

  On certain school 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#2016027January 21, 2016

  23 units affected

  Certain school buses may not conform to Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (CMVSS) 131 - School Bus Pedestrian Safety Devices. The STOP decal may not adhere properly to the stop sign and could peel off without warning, which could cause it to fail to meet the requirements of the standard. This could increase the risk of injury for the passengers exiting the school bus. Correction: Specialty Manufacturing Inc. will provide owners with a replacement stop sign blade assembly. If owners are not comfortable installing the blade assembly themselves, they can take their vehicle to a dealer for the installation.

• Accessories#2015611December 22, 2015

  147 units affected

  On certain school 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.

• Fuel System#2015066February 12, 2015

  904 units affected

  On certain school buses, a wiring harness may wear against a high pressure fuel line. Overtime, this could cause a fuel leak in the engine bay. Leaking fuel could come in contact with high temperature components, increasing the risk of fire causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will inspect and replace any damaged fuel lines while adding a harness saddle to prevent further damage to the fuel lines.

• Accessories#2014488October 30, 2014

  147 units affected

  On certain school 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#2014411September 18, 2014

  187 units affected

  On certain school buses 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#2013451December 19, 2013

  105 units affected

  On certain school 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.

• Seats And Restraints#2013293August 30, 2013

  7 units affected

  Certain school buses fail to conform to Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 222 – School Bus Passenger Seating and Crash Protection. A weld at the base of the barrier (between the right front seat and the entry door) may have been mislocated. As a result, the barrier may not perform as designed during a vehicle crash, which could increase the risk of injury to the seat occupant. Correction: Dealers will replace the barrier frame.

• Seats And Restraints#2013271August 6, 2013

  2,548 units affected

  Certain school buses fail to conform to Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 222 – School Bus Passenger Seating and Crash Protection. The seatback material may not meet the leg protection zone impact criteria of the Standard, which could increase the risk of injury during a vehicle crash. Correction: Dealers will install polystyrene blocks in the lower outside corners of each seat (beneath the seat upholstery).

• Label#2013123April 17, 2013

  285 units affected

  Certain school 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#2013012January 16, 2013

  223 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#2012322September 27, 2012

  1,286 units affected

  On certain school 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.

• Structure#2012186June 22, 2012

  1 units affected

  On certain school buses, some interior panels may not meet the joint strength requirement specified in Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 221 - School Bus Body Joint Strength. In the event of a crash, these panels may separate from the interior compartment structure, which could increase the risk of personal injury to vehicle occupants. Correction: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, tighten the lower lining joint screws.

• Other#2012184June 20, 2012

  313 units affected

  Certain school 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.

• Brakes#2012054February 10, 2012

  59 units affected

  On certain school buses equipped with Bendix ATR-6 Antilock Traction Relay valves, in extremely cold conditions (at or below -18 degrees Celsius), internal ATR valve leakage can occur. This could cause unintended brake application, which could overheat the affected brakes and cause a fire. Also, in certain low traction conditions, unexpected brake application can cause a loss of vehicle control and a crash. These issues could result in property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will update the cover assembly on the ATR valves.

• Electrical#2011304August 18, 2011

  2,731 units affected

  On certain school 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#2011201May 18, 2011

  214 units affected

  On certain school buses 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. Engine stall on the roadway may result in the evacuation and containment of multiple passengers, which could increase the risk of personal injury. In addition, 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.

• Engine#2010413November 17, 2010

  231 units affected

  On certain vehicles, the engine turbo oil supply line may interfere with the frame rail, possibly causing a high pressure oil leak in the engine compartment. A high pressure oil leak in the engine compartment may cause a fire possibly resulting in property damage, personal injury, or death. Correction: Dealers will replace the engine turbo oil supply line.

• Other#2010199June 11, 2010

  1 units affected

  On certain school buses, the Ricon lift for public use "model-L" Series S K may be defective. These lifts are designed to rise and stop automatically at the vehicle floor level as the operator presses the "UP" button. However, if the operator releases the "UP" button before the lift has stopped by itself, the elevator may continue to rise and eventually store itself which can tilt the platform prematurely. This situation could cause personal injury to a person riding on the platform. Correction: New software will be provided and installed.

• 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.

• Lights And Instruments#2009228August 4, 2009

  69 units affected

  On certain school buses, a production change may end-up reducing the effective life of the stop arm lights. Should the lights fail, visibility of a stopped bus would be affected. This could increase the risk of a child or pedestrian being struck by a passing motorist, causing severe personal injury or death. Correction: Dealers will replace the safety stop arm light kit.

• 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