2014 IC BUS AE Complaints and Recall Information
The 2014 IC BUS AE has 0 complaints and 5 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to seat belt latches, seating padding, wheelchair lift components, and HVAC system components according to recall data.
There are five recalls affecting various safety and equipment systems. These recalls address defects in seat belts, seats, wheelchair lifts, and HVAC components, focusing on potential safety risks during emergencies and equipment operation. Below is a summary of each recall.
Recalls- Seat belts. NHTSA recall 13V630000 affects 2,357 vehicles with IMMI-brand L9 seat belt buckles that may partially engage, making belts hard to unlatch and hindering emergency egress. Dealers will inspect and replace buckles as needed free of charge.
- Seats. In recall 13V308000 impacting 22,264 buses, the passenger seat foam padding inadequately reduces knee impact force, increasing injury risk during crashes. Dealers will add polystyrene blocks to seats to improve protection at no cost to owners.
- Wheelchair lift side plates. Recall 14V692000 involves 4,784 buses with Ricon wheelchair lifts whose platform side plates may crack. Cracking risks platform separation and falling when doors open. Supplemental support bumpers will be installed or cracked platforms replaced free of charge.
- Wheelchair lift link arms. Recall 15V868000 covers 4,784 buses with Ricon wheelchair lifts that may have oversized pivot holes causing bearing displacement and platform mounting failure. Inspections and replacement of damaged parts will be performed at no charge.
- HVAC system blower motor. In recall 15V242000 affecting 113 vehicles, an overvoltage event may cause the HVAC linear power module controlling blower speed to overheat, increasing fire risk. Dealers will replace the module with an upgraded part free of charge.
Owners dealing with repeated safety defects or unresolved recall repairs may have rights under their state’s lemon law. They should document repairs and consider consulting a consumer protection attorney specializing in lemon law claims.
2014 IC BUS AE Summary
2014
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
5
Total Recalls
34302
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2014 IC BUS AE
113 vehicles affected
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR
Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 IC Bus AE school buses manufactured February 14, 2013, to March 10, 2014. A vehicle double battery jump start or electrical load dump event could result in an overvoltage condition of a component within the HVAC system linear power module (LPM) which is used to control the blower speed. The overvoltage condition could result in the overheating and failure of the LPM.
Risk: If the LPM overheats and fails, there is an increased risk of a fire.
2014 IC BUS AE
4784 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
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 that are too big, allowing the bearings to move out of position.
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.
2014 IC BUS AE
4784 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
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 crack.
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.
2014 IC BUS AE
22264 vehicles affected
SEATS
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 fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 222, "School Bus Passenger Seating and Crash Protection."
Risk: In the event of a crash, the seat padding may not properly protect against knee impact force, increasing the risk of injury.
2014 IC BUS AE
2357 vehicles affected
SEAT BELTS
Navistar, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2014 IC Bus AE, BE and RE and model year 2014-2015 IC Bus CE school buses manufactured August 08, 2013, through November 14, 2013 and equipped with IMMI-brand L9 seat belt buckles. When the button is pressed to release the seat belt, the latch plate can become partially engaged with the buckle, making the seat belt difficult to unlatch. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."
Risk: If the latch plate remains partially engaged after the button is pressed, egress from the vehicle could be hindered which would increase the risk of injury in the event of an emergency.
Complaints
No complaints found.