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2004 Ic Bus Recb problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 2004 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.

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NHTSA complaints

2

Recalls

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Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

Does the 2004 Ic Bus Recb have recalls?

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

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.

07V067000Body & StructureFebruary 23, 2007 · 6,184 units

Defect

CERTAIN MY 2004-2007 IC CE, RE, AND FE COMMERCIAL AND SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN MARCH 12, 2004, AND NOVEMBER 29, 2006. THE SIDE EMERGENCY DOOR HOLDBACK MECHANISM MAY NOT BE INSTALLED IN THE PROPER LOCATION. THIS MAY CAUSE THE MECHANISM TO HOLD THE DOOR IN THE CLOSED POSITION.

Consequence

IF THE DOOR IS HELD IN THE CLOSED POSITION, IT MAY NOT PERFORM ITS INTENDED EMERGENCY FUNCTION, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.

Remedy

IC WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIR THE AFFECTED BUSES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 16, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT IC AT 1-800-843-5615 OR INTERNATIONAL AT 1-800-448-7825.

2004 Ic Bus Recb — common questions

Is the 2004 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 2004 Ic Bus Recb have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 2004 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.