Recall 10V220 affects 2 2011 Ic Bus Ce buses for seat-back reinforcement-rod weld failure. Repair is free at any franchised Ic Bus dealer.
Ic Bus is recalling 2 2011 Ce transit buses equipped with passenger flip seats because a weld inside the seat back frame can fail and let a reinforcement rod fall out. Without that rod, seat strength can be compromised in a crash, increasing injury or death risk; the dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
On the 2011 Ic Bus Ce, the passenger flip seat is the fold-up passenger seat used in the bus seating area. Its seat back has a frame tube with a reinforcement rod inside it. That rod helps the seat back keep its shape and strength during normal use and during a crash-protection event.
On affected buses, the weld that holds the reinforcement rod inside the seat back frame tube can fail. If that weld breaks, the rod can fall out of the frame. With the rod no longer retained, the passenger flip seat does not meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 222 for school bus passenger seating and crash protection, as cited in NHTSA campaign 10V220.
There is no warning sign before failure. An owner or driver is not given a specific noise, light, or seat movement to watch for before the weld lets the reinforcement rod move out of place.
Who's affected?
| 2011 Ic Bus Ce | seat assembly |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 2 |
Not every 2011 Ic Bus Ce bus is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific bus is included.
What's the safety risk?
Without the reinforcement rod, the seat has less crash strength. In a crash, that weakened seat structure increases the risk of personal injury or death. Until the repair is completed, use normal caution and schedule service promptly. Repair will be free at any franchised Ic Bus dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2011 Ic Bus Ce is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Ic Bus dealer to confirm the current seat repair path for recall number 10V220.
- Schedule the free seat repair that secures the reinforcement rod inside the seat-back frame.
- Bring the recall notice if you have it, and give the dealer recall number 10V220 when you call.
- Limit passenger use of the affected flip seats until the repair is complete.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, an Ic Bus technician repairs the passenger flip seats covered by the recall. The work centers on the seat back frame tube, where the weld that holds the reinforcement rod can fail and let the rod fall out. The source remedy states that owners were notified and that dealers repair the seats free of charge. Because the remedy status is not listed, confirm the current repair handling with the dealer before arranging service.
Timeline
| May 21, 2010 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| July 16, 2010 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 10V220?
Recall 10V220 covers 2 2011 Ic Bus Ce transit buses with passenger flip seats. A weld in the seat back frame can fail and let a reinforcement rod fall out, so the seats do not meet the school bus passenger seating and crash protection standard.
What should I do if my 2011 Ic Bus Ce is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific bus is included in recall 10V220. If it is, contact a franchised Ic Bus dealer to schedule the seat repair. Reference recall number 10V220 when you call. The dealer repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Navistar's remedy says dealers will repair the seats free of charge. The safety recall began on July 16, 2010.
What is the safety risk?
The seat back loses strength if the reinforcement rod falls out of the frame. That raises the risk of personal injury or death in a crash. If your VIN is included, have the dealer complete the free seat repair before putting the bus back into passenger service.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/10V220000 |
|---|---|
| Ic Bus customer service | 1-800-448-7825 |
| NHTSA recall # | 10V220 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 10V220000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (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 →