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Campaign 13V308 Posted August 7, 2013 22,264 units

2011-2014 Ic Bus Ae/Be/Ce/Re Recall 13V308: Seat Padding

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Reviewed by the RecallNotify editorial team
Published June 2, 2026

Recall 13V308 covers 22,264 2011-2014 Ic Bus buses for seat padding that fails knee-impact protection. Repair is free at any franchised Ic Bus dealer.

Ic Bus is recalling 22,264 2011-2014 Ae, Be, Ce, and Re buses because passenger-seat foam padding did not adequately reduce knee impact forces at the lower outside corners of the seat backs during testing. In a crash, that padding defect can increase injury risk, and the dealer repair will be free once available.

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What's wrong?

The recalled part is the passenger seat foam padding in 2011-2014 Ic Bus Casb, Iccb, Recb, Resb, Re, Ce, Be, and Ae buses. That foam sits inside the seat back and helps absorb contact from a passenger's knees and lower body during a crash. In a school bus, the seat back is part of the crash protection system, not just a place to lean.

On these buses, the foam did not reduce knee impact forces enough at the lower outside corners of the seat back during compliance testing. That means the seat back does not provide the required level of knee protection for passengers seated behind it. The problem is with how the padding performs under impact, rather than with seat attachment or everyday seat operation.

There is no warning sign before failure. The issue is only exposed in a crash, so a bus operator or driver will not hear, feel, or see a symptom during normal use.

Who's affected?

Spans 8 Ic Bus models across the 2011-2014 model years, all involving the seat assembly.

2014 Ic Bus Casb seat assembly
2013 Ic Bus Casb seat assembly
2013 Ic Bus Iccb seat assembly
2013 Ic Bus Recb seat assembly
2014 Ic Bus Resb seat assembly
Units affected22,264

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?

In a crash, the seat padding can leave occupants with less knee impact protection, increasing the risk of injury. Confirm your VIN and schedule the dealer work, especially if the bus carries passengers. Repair will be free at any franchised Ic Bus dealer once available.

What should I do?

  1. Check your VIN to confirm your 2011-2014 Ic Bus Casb, Iccb, Recb, Resb, Re, Ce, Be, or Ae bus is included in this recall.
  2. Contact a franchised Ic Bus dealer to ask about the free polystyrene-block installation that increases knee protection at the lower outside corners of each passenger seat.
  3. Reference recall number 13V308 when you call the dealer.
  4. Bring the owner notice if Ic Bus mailed one, and keep it with the bus service records.

What happens at the repair

At the dealer, an Ic Bus technician installs polystyrene blocks in the lower outside corners of each passenger seat. Those blocks add knee protection where the seat foam did not reduce impact forces enough during school bus seating compliance testing. Ic Bus says the work is free of charge. The recall repair described in campaign 13V308 began on October 10, 2013, so ask the dealer to confirm the open repair for your VIN and complete the seat update.

Timeline

August 7, 2013 NHTSA published the recall
October 10, 2013 Owner notification mailed

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 13V308?

Recall 13V308 covers 22,264 2011-2014 Ic Bus Casb, Iccb, Recb, Resb, Re, Ce, Be, and Ae buses with passenger seat padding that failed FMVSS No. 222 compliance testing. Dealers install polystyrene blocks in the lower outside seat-back corners for free.

What should I do if my 2011-2014 Ic Bus Casb, Iccb, Recb, Resb, Re, Ce, Be, or Ae is on this recall?

Check your VIN to confirm your specific bus is included in recall 13V308. If it is, contact a franchised Ic Bus dealer and ask for the seat-padding recall repair. Reference recall number 13V308 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 the recall remedy says dealers install polystyrene blocks in the affected seat-back corners free of charge. Parts and labor are covered at a franchised Ic Bus dealer.

What is the safety risk in recall 13V308?

The risk is reduced knee protection for passengers in a crash. The seat foam padding did not adequately reduce knee impact force at the lower outside corners of the seat back during compliance testing, increasing injury risk. The fix adds polystyrene blocks to improve knee protection.

When did recall 13V308 begin?

Recall 13V308 began on October 10, 2013. If your bus never received the repair, the recall still follows the VIN. Check your VIN, then call a franchised Ic Bus dealer or 1-800-448-7825 with recall number 13V308.

More information

NHTSA campaign pagenhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/13V308000
Ic Bus customer service1-800-448-7825
NHTSA recall #13V308
NHTSA recall # (full)13V308000

Source documents

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