Recall 15V394 covers 29,182 2010-2014 Ic Bus vehicles across 5 models for misrouted heater wiring. Repair is free at a franchised Ic Bus dealer.
Ic Bus is recalling 29,182 2010-2014 Hc, Iccb, Icsb, Durastar, and Workstar vehicles because the engine grid heater power feed cable is routed too close to a metal cab edge. Contact with that edge can cause an electrical short and increase the risk of fire; the dealer repair will be free once Ic Bus makes it available.
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What's wrong?
The engine grid heater helps warm incoming air so the diesel engine can start and run correctly in cold conditions. Its power feed cable carries high current from the electrical system to that heater, so the cable has to stay routed away from sharp metal edges and protected from rubbing.
On affected 2010-2014 Iccb, Icsb, Durastar, Workstar, and Hc trucks and buses, the grid heater power feed cable was routed too close to a metal edge on the cab. Normal vibration can let the cable contact that edge. Over time, the edge can wear through the cable insulation, leaving the power cable exposed and creating a path for an electrical short.
There is no warning sign before failure. An owner or technician should not count on a dashboard light, noise, or drivability change to show that the cable has rubbed through.
Who's affected?
Spans bus and truck model lines from 2010-2014, all tied to the wiring component.
| 2012 Ic Bus Iccb | wiring |
|---|---|
| 2013 Ic Bus Icsb | wiring |
| 2011 Ic Bus Icsb | wiring |
| 2010 International Durastar | wiring |
| 2011 International Durastar | wiring |
| 2012 International Durastar | wiring |
| 2012 International Workstar | wiring |
| 2011 International Workstar | wiring |
| 2013 International Durastar | wiring |
| 2014 International Durastar | wiring |
| 2014 Ic Bus Hc | wiring |
| 2010 Ic Bus Hc | wiring |
| Units affected | 29,182 |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific vehicle is included.
What's the safety risk?
A power feed cable that contacts the cab's metal edge can short and increase the risk of a fire. No warning sign is listed, so treat this as a prompt repair item and arrange dealer service if your VIN is included. Repair will be free at any franchised Ic Bus dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2010-2014 Ic Bus Iccb, Icsb, Durastar, Workstar, or Hc is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Ic Bus dealer and ask whether the free engine-grid-heater power-feed-cable securing repair is open for your VIN.
- Reference recall number 15V394 when you call so the dealer can find the correct repair.
- Avoid operating the vehicle if you smell smoke, see damaged wiring, or notice electrical problems near the cab.
- Bring the recall notice if Ic Bus mailed one, or give the dealer your VIN and recall number 15V394.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, an Ic Bus technician secures the engine grid heater power feed cable so it cannot contact the metal edge of the cab. That routing problem is the part of the repair that matters: the cable needs to be held clear of the cab structure. The dealer repair will be free once available, with parts and labor covered under the recall. If your VIN is included, ask the service desk to confirm that the cable routing has been inspected and secured under recall 15V394.
Timeline
| June 22, 2015 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| August 3, 2015 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 15V394?
Recall 15V394 covers 29,182 2010-2014 Ic Bus Iccb, Icsb, Durastar, Workstar, and Hc vehicles with an engine grid heater power feed cable routed too close to the cab edge. Contact with metal can cause an electrical short and increase fire risk. Dealers secure the cable for free.
What should I do if my 2010-2014 Ic Bus Iccb, Icsb, Durastar, Workstar, or Hc is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 15V394. If it is, contact a franchised Ic Bus dealer and ask for recall repair 15514. The dealer will secure the engine grid heater power feed cable so it cannot contact the cab.
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 will secure the power feed cable free of charge. Parts and labor are covered at a franchised Ic Bus dealer.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is an electrical short near the cab. If the engine grid heater power feed cable contacts the cab's metal edge, the short can increase the risk of a fire. The repair secures the cable so it cannot rub against the cab.
What if I bought this vehicle used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the VIN, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific Ic Bus vehicle is included, then reference recall 15V394 and recall repair 15514 when you call the dealer.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/15V394000 |
|---|---|
| Ic Bus customer service | 1-800-448-7825 |
| NHTSA recall # | 15V394 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 15V394000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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