2011 Ic Bus Icsb problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 2011 Ic Bus Icsb — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 2 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

NHTSA complaints

Recalls

Investigations

Crash-involved

Fires reported

Injuries

Deaths

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NCAP overall

Does the 2011 Ic Bus Icsb have recalls?

2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

15V394000Electrical SystemJune 22, 2015 · 29,182 units

Defect

Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 International Durastar trucks manufactured May 13, 2009, to June 24, 2013, 2011-2012 International Workstar trucks manufactured November 30, 2010, to September 26, 2011, and 2010-2014 IC Bus HC transit buses manufactured November 19, 2009, to April 24, 2013. The affected vehicles may have an improperly routed engine grid heater power feed cable which can result in the cable contacting the metal edge on the cab.

Consequence

If the cable contacts the metal edge of the cab, it may cause an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will secure the power feed cable so that it cannot contact the cab, free of charge. The recall began on August 3, 2015. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 15514.

14V042000TransmissionFebruary 7, 2014 · 114 units

Defect

Navistar Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 IC bus 3200, model year 2012 and 2014 IC bus CE and model year 2011-2013 IC bus HC transit buses and model year 2008-2013 International 4300 and model year 2013 International Workstar commercial trucks equipped with Eaton hybrid automated transmissions. The software controlling the affected transmissions may improperly raise the vehicle's engine speed during downshifts without the driver's input.

Consequence

The increase in engine speed may result in unintended acceleration, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Navistar will notify owners and Eaton authorized service facilities will update the Hybrid Control Module Software version, free of charge. The recall began on May 28, 2014. Owners may contact Navistar at 1-331-332-1590.

2011 Ic Bus Icsb — common questions

Is the 2011 Ic Bus Icsb reliable?

The record is thin — 0 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 2 recalls should be verified as completed.

Does the 2011 Ic Bus Icsb have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 2011 Ic Bus Icsb. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.

Does the 2011 Ic Bus Icsb have recalls?

2011 Ic Bus Icsb — common questions

Is the 2011 Ic Bus Icsb reliable?

Does the 2011 Ic Bus Icsb have recalls?

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