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Campaign 10V103 Posted March 16, 2010 5,016 units

2005-2011 Ic Bus Ce/Be/Fe/Fesb Recall 10V103: Parking Brake

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Reviewed by the RecallNotify editorial team
Published June 3, 2026

Recall 10V103 covers 5,016 2005-2011 Ic Bus Ce, Fesb, Be, and Fe buses for parking-brake software release. Free repair at franchised Ic Bus dealers.

Ic Bus is recalling 5,016 2005-2011 Ce, Be, Fe, and Fesb school buses because the brake system electronic control unit can misread ignition switch signals and release the parking brake. An unexpected parking brake release can let the bus shift position and lead to property damage, injury, or death; the dealer repair will be free once available.

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What's wrong?

The parking brake system on 2005-2011 Ic Bus Ce, Fesb, Be, and Fe school buses is part of the hydraulic brake system. Its job is to hold the bus in place when it is parked, using commands interpreted by the brake system electronic control unit, or ECU. The ECU is the control module that reads electrical signals and tells the brake system how to respond.

On affected buses, the ECU software can misread signals created when the ignition switch is cycled more than once at a specific frequency. When the software reads those signals incorrectly, the parking brake can release even though the bus is supposed to stay secured. The problem is in how the control software interprets the ignition-switch inputs, not in normal driver use of the brake pedal.

There is no warning sign before failure. A driver or maintenance technician should not expect a warning light, noise, or change in pedal feel before the parking brake releases.

Who's affected?

Spans the Ce, Fesb, Be, and Fe bus models across the 2005-2011 model years, all tied to the hydraulic brake system.

2007 Ic Bus Ce hydraulic brake system
2011 Ic Bus Fesb hydraulic brake system
2010 Ic Bus Ce hydraulic brake system
2010 Ic Bus Be hydraulic brake system
2007 Ic Bus Be hydraulic brake system
Units affected5,016

The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific bus is included.

What's the safety risk?

If the parking brake releases, the bus can move suddenly. That movement increases the risk of property damage, personal injury, or death. Use caution when parking or releasing the brake, and keep people clear of the bus until service is arranged. Repair will be free at any franchised Ic Bus dealer once available.

What should I do?

  1. Check your VIN to confirm your 2005-2011 Ic Bus Ce, Fesb, Be, or Fe school bus is included in this recall.
  2. Wait for Ic Bus repair instructions before scheduling service if your owner notice has not arrived.
  3. Contact a franchised Ic Bus dealer or authorized service location to schedule the free brake-system ECU reprogramming that fixes the parking-brake release software issue.
  4. Bring the recall notice if you have it. If not, reference recall number 10V103 when you call.
  5. Park the bus on level ground and verify the parking brake is holding before passengers board until the repair is complete.

What happens at the repair

For a bus that still has an open VIN under campaign 10V103, the repair is a brake system software update. At the dealer, an Ic Bus technician reprograms the brake system electronic control unit so it reads ignition switch inputs correctly and does not release the parking brake from the software error described in the recall. The source remedy says owner notification and the free repair began on April 2, 2010. The recall repair is free, with parts and labor covered by the campaign.

Timeline

March 16, 2010 NHTSA published the recall
April 2, 2010 Owner notification mailed

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 10V103?

Recall 10V103 covers 5,016 2005-2011 Ic Bus Ce, Fesb, Be, and Fe school buses with brake system software that can release the parking brake after repeated ignition cycling. Ic Bus repairs the brake system ECU software for free.

What should I do if my 2005-2011 Ic Bus Ce, Fesb, Be, or Fe is on this recall?

Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific bus is included in recall 10V103. If it is, contact a franchised Ic Bus dealer or service center to schedule the brake system ECU reprogramming. Reference recall number 10V103 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, and Ic Bus provides the brake system ECU reprogramming free of charge through its dealer or service network.

What is the safety risk in recall 10V103?

The parking brake can release unexpectedly if the brake system ECU misreads signals from repeated ignition cycling. That release can let the bus move suddenly, creating risk of property damage, personal injury, or death. Confirm the VIN and arrange the free software repair.

What if I bought the Ic Bus school bus used?

The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the VIN, not the original owner. Check your VIN to confirm inclusion in recall 10V103, then contact an Ic Bus dealer or service center with the campaign number and ask for the brake system ECU reprogramming.

More information

NHTSA campaign pagenhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/10V103000
Ic Bus customer service1-260-461-1890
NHTSA recall #10V103
NHTSA recall # (full)10V103000

Source documents

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 →