RECALLS — MAKE · MODEL · YEAR
2016 IC BUS CE School BUS recalls
8 safety recall campaigns have been filed for the 2016 IC BUS CE School BUS with Transport Canada and the U.S. NHTSA. Here is what both agencies say.
- Canadian recalls
- 08
- U.S. recalls
- 00
- Total campaigns
- 08
Transport Canada recalls
08- Brakes#2025409
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.
- Brakes#2023322
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.
- Brakes#2019229
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.
- Engine#2018098
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.
- Heater And Defroster#2016569
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#2016516
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#2016073
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#2016027
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.
Canadian data updated August 24, 2026
U.S. NHTSA recalls
00No recalls found for this make, model, and year.
Does this recall apply to my vehicle?
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What to do
Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer in both countries. To confirm a recall applies to your specific vehicle, or to book the work, contact your manufacturer or dealer with your full VIN, or use the official channel:
- NHTSA recall lookup (search by VIN) — U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- Defects and recalls database — Transport Canada
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