Recall 10V012 affects 3,057 2003-2004 Ic Bus Cesb school buses for battery and ECM cable chafing. Repair is free at any franchised Ic Bus dealer.
Ic Bus is recalling 3,057 2003-2004 Cesb school buses because battery or engine ECM clean power cables can rub against the parking brake cable and short. An electrical short can start a fire without warning, and the dealer repair will be free once Ic Bus makes the remedy available.
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What's wrong?
The battery and engine ECM clean power cables on 2003-2004 Ic Bus Cesb school buses carry electrical power to the battery circuit and to the engine control module. The engine control module is the engine computer, and it needs a clean power feed to read sensors and control engine operation. The parking brake cable is a separate mechanical cable that applies and releases the parking brake.
On affected buses, the electrical cables are routed close enough to the parking brake cable that the parts can rub against each other. That rubbing wears through the cable covering. Once the insulation is damaged, the electrical cable can develop a short in that area.
There is no warning sign before failure. A driver or service technician should treat unexplained electrical problems near the battery, engine computer power feed, or parking brake cable area as a reason to inspect the cable routing and insulation.
Who's affected?
The scope is limited to one Cesb model line across the 2003 and 2004 model years, with the same battery cable component listed for both years.
| 2004 Ic Bus Cesb | battery |
|---|---|
| 2003 Ic Bus Cesb | battery |
| Units affected | 3,057 |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific bus is included.
What's the safety risk?
NHTSA campaign 10V012 describes an electrical short that can start a fire without warning, with risk of property damage, personal injury, or death. Because the fire can occur without warning, schedule the dealer inspection and cable rerouting repair promptly. Repair will be free at any franchised Ic Bus dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2003-2004 Ic Bus Cesb is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Ic Bus dealer and ask whether the battery and ECM clean-power-cable inspection is open for your VIN.
- Reference recall number 10V012 when you call, so the dealer can match the cable chafing repair to the recall.
- Ask the dealer to inspect the battery and ECM clean power cables, repair damaged wiring, and reroute the cables away from the parking brake cable.
- Park the bus away from structures until the dealer confirms the electrical-short and fire-risk repair is complete.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, an Ic Bus technician inspects the battery cables and ECM clean power cables for chafing near the parking brake cable. The technician repairs damaged cable sections when needed and reroutes the cables away from the parking brake cable. The record does not confirm current remedy availability, but the dealer repair will be free once available. Parts and labor are covered under the recall.
Timeline
| January 13, 2010 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| May 15, 2010 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 10V012?
Recall 10V012 covers 3,057 2003-2004 Ic Bus Cesb school buses with battery or engine ECM clean power cables that can chafe against the parking brake cable. The damage can create an electrical short and fire risk. Dealers inspect, repair, and reroute the cables for free.
What should I do if my 2003-2004 Ic Bus Cesb is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific school bus is included in recall 10V012. If it is, contact a franchised Ic Bus dealer to schedule the cable inspection, repair, and rerouting work. Reference recall number 10V012 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost. For recall 10V012, Ic Bus dealers inspect the battery and ECM clean power cables, repair them if needed, and reroute them away from the parking brake cable free of charge.
What is the safety risk in recall 10V012?
The safety risk is an electrical short that can start a fire without warning. NHTSA campaign 10V012 lists the possible result as property damage, personal injury, or death. If your VIN is included, arrange the free dealer repair before returning the bus to regular service.
What warning signs should I watch for?
There is no warning sign before the fire risk listed in recall 10V012. The recall is based on cable chafing between the battery or ECM clean power cables and the parking brake cable. A dealer needs to inspect the routing and repair or reroute the cables.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/10V012000 |
|---|---|
| Ic Bus customer service | 1-260-461-1890 |
| NHTSA recall # | 10V012 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 10V012000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 4, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →