2012 Ic Bus Be
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
12 recalls name the 2012 Ic Bus Be. Newest first.
Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 IC Bus CE school buses manufactured November 3, 2009, to February 26, 2015, and 2012-2015 IC Bus BE school buses manufactured August 2, 2010, to September 15, 2014. The affected vehicles have a water shutoff valve, inside, forward of driver heater (feature code 48PPJ or 48PPP) that has a…
Risk and remedy
Risk
If hot, pressurized coolant suddenly spills into the operator's foot area, there is an increased risk of a burn injury or a crash.
Remedy
Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the formed heater hose with a more robust one, free of charge. The recall began on January 4, 2017. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 16510.
Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 IC Bus CE transit buses manufactured July 1, 2010, to February 4, 2015, and one IC Bus BE transit bus manufactured on November 2, 2010. The affected vehicles have a water shutoff valve, inside, forward of driver heater (feature code 48PPJ or 48PPP) that has a formed heater hose that over…
Risk and remedy
Risk
If hot, pressurized coolant suddenly spills into the operator's foot area, there is an increased risk of a burn injury or a crash.
Remedy
Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the formed heater hose with a more robust one, free of charge. The recall began on January 4, 2017. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 16511.
Navistar, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2007-2015 IC BE and CE school buses, 2013-2015 IC AE school buses, 2007-2011 IC FE school buses, and 2007-2014 IC RE school buses equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts by Ricon. The affected lifts are equipped with folding link arms that may have pivot holes…
Risk and remedy
Risk
If the bearings move out of position, the stowed platform may have excessive movement resulting in failure of the platform mounting. This failure could cause the wheel chair lift platform to fall out of the vehicle when the doors are opened, increasing the risk of injury for the lift operator.
Remedy
Navistar will notify the purchasers of the lifts, and dealers will inspect the link arms for damage or for displaced bearings. The platform will be inspected for cracks. Any damaged parts will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on February 19, 2016. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Note: These buses and wheelchair lifts were subject to a similar recall in 2014. All vehicles that received that recall remedy are still affected by this recall as well.
Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 IC AE, 2007-2015 IC BE, CE, 2007-2011 IC FE, and 2007-2014 IC RE school buses equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by Ricon Corporation after January 1, 2006. The platform side plate of the affected wheelchair lifts may…
Risk and remedy
Risk
If the platform side plates crack, the lift platform can separate from the lift and come to rest against the vehicle's lift door. When the doors are opened, the platform may fall out, increasing the risk of injury to the lift operator.
Remedy
Navistar will notify owners to take buses to a Ricon dealer or service center who will install supplemental platform support bumpers. Any platform that has already started cracking will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on January 29, 2015. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-331-332-1590 or Ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884. Navistar's number for this recall is 14518.
Navistar, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 IC Bus AE, and 2011-2014 BE, CE, and RE buses. These buses were manufactured February 11, 2010, through June 17, 2013. The passenger seat foam padding did not adequately reduce the impact forces to the knee in the lower outside corners of the seat back during compliance testing. Thus, these buses…
Risk and remedy
Risk
In the event of a crash, the seat padding may not properly protect against knee impact force, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will install polystyrene blocks in the lower outside corners of each seat to increase the knee protection, free of charge. The recall began on October 10, 2013. Owners may contact Navistar at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's recall campaign number is 13512.
Navistar IS recalling certain model year 2012 and 2013 ic ce, re, and be school buses manufactured from april 1, 2011, through march 31, 2012, equipped with prolo roof escape hatches. increased friction between the rear plate assemblies, p/no. 009327, and the nylon rear pop-up support, p/no. 008956, may result in an opening force of the prolo roof hatches…
Risk and remedy
Risk
In the event of an emergency, egress of the bus may be hindered possibly resulting in injury to the vehicle occupants.
Remedy
Navistar will notify owners. specialty manufacturing, inc. (Smi) will provide service kits along with repair instructions to dealers and owners, free of charge. the safety recall began on august 3, 2012. owners may contact navistar at 1-260-461-1890 or smi at 1-800-951-7867.
Navistar IS recalling certain model year 2011-2012 ic bus be and ce and certain model year 2012 re school buses manufactured from april 8, 2010 through july 1, 2011, equipped with c. E. White seat cushions. the self-latching mechanism used to retain the seat cushion to the frame may not activate. thus, these seats fail to conform to the requirements of…
Risk and remedy
Risk
If the seat cushion IS not securely latched to the seat structure, the seat could become dislodged, increasing the risk of injury to the vehicle occupants.
Remedy
Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will repair the seats free of charge. Owners may contact navistar at 260-461-1890.
Navistar IS recalling certain model year 2007-2012 ic ce and be school buses manufactured from june 27, 2006, through march 23, 2011, equipped with a maxxforce 7 engine feature code 12nth, 12ntd, 12nte, 12ntg, 12vyy, or 12627 and alternator feature code 0008ggr, 0008ggm, 0008gwx, or 0008gel. the positive alternator cable may rub on the engine control…
Risk and remedy
Risk
An electrical short may cause a vehicle fire possibly resulting in property damage, personal injury, or death.
Remedy
Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace, if necessary, the alternator cable and the installation of the tie straps to route the alternator cable away from the engine control module mounting bracket. repairs will be performed free of charge. the safety recall began on september 27, 2011. owners may contact navistar at 1-800-448-7825.
Navistar IS recalling certain model year 2007-2012 ic ce and be commercial buses manufactured from june 27, 2006, through march 23, 2011, equipped with a maxxforce 7 engine feature code 12nth, 12ntd, 12nte, 12ntg, 12vyy, or 12627 and alternator feature code 0008ggr, 0008ggm, 0008gwx, or 0008gel. the positive alternator cable may rub on the engine control…
Risk and remedy
Risk
An electrical short may cause a vehicle fire possibly resulting in property damage, personal injury, or death.
Remedy
Navistar will notify owners and dealers will inspect and replace, if necessary, the alternator cable. tie straps will be installed to route the alternator cable away from the engine control module mounting bracket. these repairs will be performed free of charge. the safety recall began on september 27, 2011. owners may contact navistar at 1-800-448-7825.
Navistar IS recalling certain model year 2008 through 2012 ic be, ce, and fe school buses manufactured from november 1, 2006, through may 2, 2011. the reflective tape for the rear exit door may not have been totally completed. accordingly, the buses fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 217, "bus emergency exits…
Risk and remedy
Risk
This noncompliance may reduce conspicuity of the rear door, reducing the ability of emergency personnel to identify and gain access to the rear exit during an emergency, possibly increasing the occupant's risk of personal injury or death during an emergency.
Remedy
Navistar will notify owners and dealers will inspect the buses and add reflective tape if necessary. the safety recall began on august 3, 2011. owners may contact navistar at 1-800-448-7825.
Navistar IS recalling certain model year 2011 and 2012 ic ce and be school buses manufactured from may 27, 2010, through march 8, 2011, equipped with maxxforce 7 engines. a cap on the return fuel valve may fall off, allowing air to be drawn into the fuel system, possibly resulting in engine hard start, no start, or stall conditions.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Engine stall on the roadway increases the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Navistar will notify owners and dealers will replace the return fuel valve cap free of charge. the safety recall IS expected to begin on or about august 12, 2011. owners may contact navistar at 1-800-448-7825.
Navistar IS recalling certain model year 2011-2012 ic ac, be, ce, hc and international 4300, and terrastar commercial trucks manufactured from february 25, 2010, through april 4, 2011, and equipped with a maxxforce 7 engine. a cap on the return fuel valve may fall off allowing air to be drawn into the fuel system possibly resulting in engine hard start, no…
Risk and remedy
Risk
Engine stall on the roadway increases the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Navistar will notify owners and dealers will replace the return fuel valve cap free of charge. the safety recall began on july 18, 2011. owners may contact navistar at 1-800-448-7825.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10251409Suggested alignment target values when performing a vehicle axle alignment.
- 10246231J1939 Data Link Source Address Information
- 10243610How to request a horsepower quote; all International and Cummins engines
- 10243605Bus seat back foam inspection guidelines
- 10243596General Wheel Speed Sensor Troubleshooting
- 10243595Diagnosis of chassis wander complaints.
- 10241555J1939 Data Link Source Address Information
- 10241554J1939 Data Link Troubleshooting
- 10234000Starter diagnostics and warranty claim procedure for all engines and all chassis EXCLUDING vehicles equipped with PSI engines or Cummins ISB engine with Allison transmissions
- 10227455J1939 Data link source address information
- 10222490Pico Scope CCOS (Crankcase Separator Test)
- 10219330PicoScope Test One Channel RCT
- 10219325PicoScope Test Resistance and Ohmmeter
- 10219319PicoScope Test for Datalink (CAN) Health Shorts & opens
- 10219314PicoScope Test - Battery Loss of Charge - Parasitic Draw Test
- 10209487Calculating pulses per mile (speedometer setting); only models equipped with International engines
- 10208432ECM Calibration for DPF Replacement; Applies to MaxxForce Engines
- 10208431J1939 Data Link Source Address Information
- 10204139Power Steering Diagnostics Flow / Pressure Specifications For Power Steering Gears and Power Steering Pumps
- 10204137J1939 Data Link Troubleshooting
- 10204134WABCO Full Power Brake Diagnostic Code (DTC) Index
- 10202873How to program parameters after changing WABCO FPB ECU (Parking brake shows N/A)
- 10201758Engine Oil Capacities. All International electronic engines 1994 to present and Cummins ISB, ISM, or ISX engines
- 10199915General wheel speed sensor troubleshooting
- 10198708Aftertreatment Clamp Corrosion; Single Can Aftertreatment Systems
- 10185108ECM Calibration for DPF Replacement; only trucks and busses built with 2007- 2009 MaxxForce DT/9/10. 2010-2012 MaxxForce DT/9/10, 2007-2009 MaxxForce V8, 2008-2009 MaxxForce 11/13 engines
- 10179294Driveline Information Center and Troubleshooting Procedures
- 10179289Repair Procedures for Vehicles Struck by Lightning
- 10177073This article is for adding additional protection to the driver's area of the bus to help mitigate the transmission of germs.
- 10175974Factory Installed Air Conditioning, EC4.0 System operating instructions and the service manual
- 10174790Bus Air Conditioning Service Contacts for HVAC Information
- 10173025Cleaning and Disinfecting Trucks and Buses
- 10172045J1939 Data Link Troubleshooting
- 10168700Sound Off Bus Monitor Lamps Not Illuminating While Circuits and Exterior Lights are Operating and Test Good
- 10167657How To Get A Helios Capture; only 1939 and 1708 multiplexed buses and trucks
- 10167629Updating Body Controller Software
- 10166363Factory Installed Air Conditioning, EC4.0 System operating instructions and service manual; only models built with feature code 48ADC, 48ADD, 48ADE, 48ADG, 48CVA, 48CVC, 48CVH, 48CVJ, 48CVL, 48CVM, 48UTX, 48VHG, or 48VHH.
- 10166362Master Disconnect and Noise Kill Solenoid Replacement; only BE, CE Built Prior to April 2012, RE Built Prior to Jan 2010, All FE
- 10166360Bus Body Electrical Test Points
- 10166359Service and Support Information For The ESPAR Auxiliary Fuel Fired Heater Field Service Kit (P/N 2592385C91); only bus models equipped with VT365 or MaxxForce 7 engines.
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