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2003 Ic Bus Recb problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 2003 Ic Bus Recb — 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.

0

NHTSA complaints

2

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

Does the 2003 Ic Bus Recb have recalls?

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

08V355000EngineJuly 30, 2008 · 1,765 units

Defect

NAVISTAR IS RECALLING 1,765 MY 1998 THROUGH 2003 RE SCHOOL AND COMMERCIAL BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JANUARY 5, 1998 AND JULY 23, 2002, EQUIPPED WITH INTERNATIONAL T444E ENGINES. THE HOSE ASSEMBLIES THAT SUPPLY HIGH PRESSURE OIL TO THE ENGINE'S CYLINDER HEADS MAY DETERIORATE AND ALLOW OIL TO LEAK OR MIST IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.

Consequence

LEAKING OR MISTING OIL IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT MAY IGNITE RESULTING IN A FIRE POSSIBLY CAUSING PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY, OR DEATH.

Remedy

NAVISTAR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE HOSE ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 22, 2008. OWNERS CAN CONTACT NAVISTAR TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-448-7825.

07V232000EngineJune 7, 2007 · 8,028 units

Defect

CERTAIN MY 1996 THRU 2004 RE COMMERCIAL AND SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH INTERNATIONAL T444E V-8 DIESEL ENGINES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JANUARY 3, 1996, AND MARCH 22, 2004. HOSE ASSEMBLIES THAT SUPPLY HIGH PRESSURE OIL TO THE ENGINE'S CYLINDER HEADS MAY DETERIORATE OVER TIME AND ALLOW OIL TO LEAK OR MIST THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.

Consequence

THIS LEAKING OIL CAN CATCH FIRE POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.

Remedy

INTERNATIONAL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE HOSES WITH NEWLY DESIGNED, MORE WEATHER RESISTANT HOSES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 10, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT INTERNATIONAL AT 1-800-448-7825.

2003 Ic Bus Recb — common questions

Is the 2003 Ic Bus Recb 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 2003 Ic Bus Recb have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 2003 Ic Bus Recb. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Related

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

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.