2010 Ic Bus Resb problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 2 complaints on file for the 2010 Ic Bus Resb — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies 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

How does 2010 compare to other Resb years?

Resb NHTSA complaints by model year, 2010 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2010 Ic Bus Resb problems?

Component	Complaints	Share	vs prior year
Engine	1	50%	new
Fuel System	1	50%	new

Does the 2010 Ic Bus Resb have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

12V476000EngineSeptember 27, 2012 · 20,902 units

Defect

Navistar is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2011 IC school buses, models CESB, RESB, and FESB, manufactured from June 17, 2004, through October 15, 2009, equipped with I-6 engines within feature codes 12N (PL, PM, PN, PR, PS, PT, PU, PV, SA, SG, SK, SL, SM, SV, SZ, TB, UA, UB, UC, and UD). The high pressure engine oil line may develop a leak or possibly rupture.

Consequence

A leak or rupture of the high pressure oil line could possibly result in an unexpected engine stall or may result in an engine compartment fire.

Remedy

Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the high pressure oil line free of change. The safety recall began on December 21, 2012. Owners may contact Navistar at 1-331-332-1590.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 INTERNATIONAL MAX 47 SCHOOL BUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT DUE TO A FAULTY ENGINE, FUEL WOULD LEAK INTO THE CRANK CASE WHICH COULD CAUSE A FIRE. NEITHER THE DEALER NOR THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE BUS WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Fuel System · January 27, 2012

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 INTERNATIONAL MAX 47 SCHOOL BUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT DUE TO A FAULTY ENGINE, FUEL WOULD LEAK INTO THE CRANK CASE WHICH COULD CAUSE A FIRE. NEITHER THE DEALER NOR THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE BUS WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · January 27, 2012

2010 Ic Bus Resb — common questions

Is the 2010 Ic Bus Resb reliable?

The record is thin — 2 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2010 Ic Bus Resb have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2010 Ic Bus Resb. 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.

How does 2010 compare to other Resb years?

What are the most common 2010 Ic Bus Resb problems?

Does the 2010 Ic Bus Resb have recalls?

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

2010 Ic Bus Resb — common questions

Is the 2010 Ic Bus Resb reliable?

Does the 2010 Ic Bus Resb have recalls?

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