Recall 11V291 affects 2,026 2011-2012 Ic Bus Be and Ce school buses for return fuel valve caps. Free repair at an Ic Bus dealer.
Ic Bus is recalling 2,026 2011-2012 Be and Ce school buses equipped with MaxxForce 7 engines because a cap on the return fuel valve can fall off and let air enter the fuel system. That can lead to hard starting, no start, or engine stall on the roadway, increasing crash risk; the Ic Bus dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The fuel system on 2011-2012 Ic Bus Be and Ce school buses with MaxxForce 7 engines has a return fuel valve. That valve helps route unused fuel back through the system so the engine has a steady fuel supply when it starts and runs.
In recall 11V291, the problem is the cap on that return fuel valve. The cap can fall off, which lets air get drawn into the fuel system. Once air enters the fuel line, the engine does not get a clean, steady fuel feed. That can lead to a hard start, a no-start condition, or an engine stall.
There is no warning sign before failure. The first thing a driver notices can be trouble starting the bus, an engine that will not start, or a stall while the bus is in use.
Who's affected?
Includes Be and Ce buses across the 2011 and 2012 model years, all tied to the same fuel system component.
| 2011 Ic Bus Be | fuel system |
|---|---|
| 2011 Ic Bus Ce | fuel system |
| 2012 Ic Bus Ce | fuel system |
| 2012 Ic Bus Be | fuel system |
| Units affected | 2,026 |
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?
An engine stall on the roadway raises crash risk because the bus loses propulsion in traffic. If the engine quits, move out of traffic when safe, keep passengers clear of the road, and contact the dealer before returning the bus to route service. Repair will be free at any franchised Ic Bus dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2011-2012 Ic Bus Be or Ce school bus is included in this recall.
- Watch for the Ic Bus owner notice, or contact a franchised Ic Bus dealer to ask whether the free repair is open for your VIN.
- Ask the dealer about the return fuel valve cap replacement that addresses hard-start, no-start, or stall conditions from air entering the fuel system.
- Reference recall number 11V291 when you call the dealer or Ic Bus customer service.
- Keep the bus out of service until the dealer confirms whether it needs the repair and completes it.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, an Ic Bus technician replaces the return fuel valve cap so air is no longer drawn into the fuel system through the missing or loose cap location. The remedy lists that replacement as free of charge. Because this record does not list the remedy status as available, confirm with the Ic Bus dealer that campaign 11V291 is open for the specific VIN before arranging service. The final dealer repair will be free once available.
Timeline
| May 20, 2011 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| July 18, 2011 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 11V291?
Recall 11V291 covers 2,026 2011-2012 Ic Bus Be and Ce school buses with MaxxForce 7 engines. The return fuel valve cap can fall off, letting air enter the fuel system and leading to hard start, no start, or engine stall conditions.
What should I do if my 2011-2012 Ic Bus Be or Ce is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific bus is included in recall 11V291. If it is, contact a franchised Ic Bus dealer to schedule replacement of the return fuel valve cap. Reference recall number 11V291 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, and Ic Bus dealers replace the return fuel valve cap free of charge. Parts and labor are covered for vehicles included in recall 11V291.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is engine stall while the bus is on the roadway, which increases crash risk. The defect starts at the return fuel valve cap, where air enters the fuel system and creates hard start, no start, or stall conditions.
What warning signs should I watch for?
Watch for an engine hard start, an engine that does not start, or a stall condition. Those signs point to air entering the fuel system after the return fuel valve cap falls off. If your VIN is included, schedule the free dealer repair.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/11V291000 |
|---|---|
| Ic Bus customer service | 1-800-448-7825 |
| NHTSA recall # | 11V291 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 11V291000 |
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)
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