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Campaign 11V427 Posted August 18, 2011 15,457 units

2007-2012 Ic Bus Be/Ce Recall 11V427: Cable Short

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Reviewed by the RecallNotify editorial team
Published June 2, 2026

Recall 11V427 affects 15,457 2007-2012 Ic Bus Be and Ce school buses for alternator-cable chafing. Repair is free at any franchised Ic Bus dealer.

Ic Bus is recalling 15,457 2007-2012 Be and Ce school buses because the positive alternator cable can rub against the engine control module bracket, chafe its insulation, and short. That short can start a vehicle fire, with risk of property damage, injury, or death, and the Ic Bus dealer repair will be free once available.

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What's wrong?

The positive alternator cable on 2007-2012 Ic Bus Be and Ce school buses carries charging current from the alternator, which generates electricity while the engine runs. That current helps keep the battery charged and feeds the bus electrical system, so the cable needs intact insulation and firm routing away from metal brackets.

On affected buses with the listed MaxxForce 7 engine and alternator feature codes, the cable is routed close enough to the engine control module mounting bracket to rub against it. The engine control module is the computer that manages engine operation. As the bus vibrates during service, the bracket can wear through the cable insulation. Once bare cable contacts metal, the circuit can short.

There is no warning sign before failure. A driver or maintenance shop should treat damaged alternator cable insulation found during inspection as a repair concern.

Who's affected?

Spans the Be and Ce bus models from 2007 through 2012, all tied to the same alternator, generator, or regulator component.

2009 Ic Bus Be electrical system
2007 Ic Bus Be electrical system
2010 Ic Bus Be electrical system
2010 Ic Bus Ce electrical system
2007 Ic Bus Ce electrical system
Units affected15,457

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?

An electrical short can start a vehicle fire and lead to property damage, personal injury, or death. Schedule the inspection and cable routing repair soon, and stop using the vehicle if you see signs of electrical damage or smoke. Repair will be free at any franchised Ic Bus dealer once available.

What should I do?

  1. Check your VIN to confirm your 2007-2012 Ic Bus Be or Ce school bus is included in this recall.
  2. Contact a franchised Ic Bus dealer to ask about the free alternator-cable inspection and repair that routes the cable away from the engine control module bracket.
  3. Reference recall number 11V427 when you call the dealer.
  4. Bring the recall notice if Navistar mailed one, or give the dealer the VIN and recall number.
  5. Keep the bus out of service if the alternator cable shows chafing or electrical short signs before the dealer inspection.

What happens at the repair

The repair listed for this recall is an inspection of the positive alternator cable near the engine control module mounting bracket. Once the dealer repair is available, an Ic Bus technician will replace the alternator cable if its insulation is damaged, then install tie straps to route the cable away from the bracket. Parts and labor are covered under the recall. The goal is to stop cable chafing that can lead to an electrical short.

Timeline

August 18, 2011 NHTSA published the recall
September 27, 2011 Owner notification mailed

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 11V427?

Recall 11V427 covers 15,457 2007-2012 Ic Bus Be and Ce school buses with MaxxForce 7 engines and specified alternator feature codes. The positive alternator cable can rub against the engine control module bracket, chafe the insulation, and create an electrical short.

What should I do if my 2007-2012 Ic Bus Be or Ce is on this recall?

Check your VIN to confirm your specific bus is included in recall 11V427. If it is, contact a franchised Ic Bus dealer to schedule the alternator cable inspection and repair. Reference recall number 11V427 when you call. The dealer repair is free.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Federal recall law requires the recall repair at no cost, and the Ic Bus remedy says dealers will inspect and replace the alternator cable if needed, then install tie straps to route the cable away from the engine control module bracket for free.

What is the safety risk?

The safety risk is a vehicle fire. NHTSA campaign 11V427 says an electrical short can cause a fire, with risk of property damage, personal injury, or death. The repair path is to have the dealer inspect the cable routing and correct it for free.

When did the repair become available?

The safety recall began on September 27, 2011. Because that date has passed, affected owners can contact a franchised Ic Bus dealer now, reference recall 11V427, and schedule the free alternator cable inspection and repair.

More information

NHTSA campaign pagenhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/11V427000
Ic Bus customer service1-800-448-7825
NHTSA recall #11V427
NHTSA recall # (full)11V427000

Source documents

This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 2, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →