Recall 10V054 affects 250 2010 Ic Bus Fe and Re school buses for miswired headlight harnesses. Repair is free at any franchised Ic Bus dealer.
Ic Bus is recalling 250 2010 Fe and Re school buses because a headlight harness wiring error reduces low beam headlight intensity. Lower low beam output increases crash risk, and the dealer repair will be free once Ic Bus makes it available.
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What's wrong?
The headlight electrical harness is the bundle of wires that carries power and ground to the headlights on 2010 Ic Bus Fe and Re school buses. The low beam circuit is the lower-intensity headlight setting used for normal nighttime driving and for seeing the road without blinding oncoming traffic.
On affected buses, wires in that harness were placed in the wrong connector cavities, meaning the terminals sit in the wrong positions inside the plug. That wiring layout gives the low beam lamps an incorrect electrical path, so the lamps produce reduced light output. The result is degraded low beam headlight intensity, and the buses do not meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 108 for lamps and related equipment.
There is no warning sign before failure. A driver or maintenance staff member would notice the problem as low beams that look dimmer than expected when the headlights are turned on.
Who's affected?
Covers both Fe and Re buses from the 2010 model year, with the same headlight component listed for each.
| 2010 Ic Bus Fe | Headlights |
|---|---|
| 2010 Ic Bus Re | Headlights |
| Units affected | 250 |
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?
Reduced low-beam headlight intensity makes the road and nearby traffic harder to see at night, increasing the risk of a crash. Use extra caution in low-light driving and schedule the harness inspection and repair through the dealer. Repair will be free at any franchised Ic Bus dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2010 Ic Bus Fe or Re is included in this recall.
- Contact Ic Bus customer service at 1-800-448-7825 for dealer instructions before scheduling the free repair.
- Schedule the headlight-harness connector inspection and wiring repair that restores low-beam headlight intensity.
- Bring the recall notice if Ic Bus mailed one. If not, reference recall number 10V054 when you call.
- Avoid nighttime driving until the repair is complete because reduced low-beam intensity raises crash risk.
What happens at the repair
The remedy says Ic Bus will notify owners and dealers, and that the safety recall began on March 12, 2010. At the dealer, an Ic Bus technician inspects the headlight electrical harness connector wiring. If the wires are in the wrong connector cavities, the technician repairs the harness wiring so low beam headlight intensity is restored. The dealer repair will be free once available.
Timeline
| February 21, 2010 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| March 12, 2010 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 10V054?
Recall 10V054 covers 250 2010 Ic Bus Fe and Re school buses with headlight electrical harness connector wiring installed in the wrong connector cavities. The defect reduces low-beam headlight intensity and increases crash risk. Ic Bus dealers inspect the wiring and repair it for free.
What should I do if my 2010 Ic Bus Fe or Re is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific school bus is included in recall 10V054. If it is, contact a franchised Ic Bus dealer to schedule the headlight electrical harness inspection and repair. Reference recall number 10V054 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the safety defect at no cost. For recall 10V054, the dealer inspects the headlight electrical harness connector wiring and repairs it free of charge when needed.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is reduced low-beam headlight intensity. Lower headlight output makes the bus harder to see and gives the driver less usable light at night or in poor visibility, increasing crash risk. The repair path is a free dealer inspection and wiring repair.
When did the recall repair start?
The recall repair began on March 12, 2010. Owners of included 2010 Ic Bus Fe and Re school buses can contact a franchised Ic Bus dealer for the headlight harness inspection and free repair. The manufacturer contact number in the filing is 1-800-448-7825.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/10V054000 |
|---|---|
| Ic Bus customer service | 1-800-448-7825 |
| NHTSA recall # | 10V054 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 10V054000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 3, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →