Recall 23V066 affects 115 2022-2023 Ic Bus Ce and Re buses for weak roof-panel joints. Repair is free at any franchised Ic Bus dealer.
Ic Bus is recalling 115 2022-2023 Ce and Re transit buses under recall 23V066 because the roof panel was built with insufficient joint strength. In a crash, that panel can separate and increase injury risk; Ic Bus dealers will complete the recall repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The roof bow on 2022-2023 Ic Bus Ce and Re buses is a shaped support under the roof panel. It helps hold the roof sheet in the right position and gives the roof joints the strength they need to stay together under normal body flex and load.
On affected buses, the machine that formed the roof bows did not shape those supports correctly. That left too little overlap at some roof sheet joints, so the roof panel joint strength was below the required specification. A joint with less overlap has less material holding the roof sheet together, which weakens the roof structure compared with buses built with correctly formed bows.
Owners or fleet operators can see water leaking into the passenger compartment. That leak is the warning sign to report when calling an Ic Bus dealer or service location.
Who's affected?
Covers Ce and Re buses across the 2022-2023 model years, both tied to the roof bow in the body structure.
| 2022 Ic Bus Ce | body structure |
|---|---|
| 2022 Ic Bus Re | body structure |
| 2023 Ic Bus Re | body structure |
| 2023 Ic Bus Ce | body structure |
| Units affected | 115 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
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 recall 23V066, a school bus roof panel with weak joint strength can separate during a crash, increasing injury risk. Water leaking into the passenger compartment is a warning sign; schedule the dealer repair soon if you see it. Repair is free at any franchised Ic Bus dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2022-2023 Ic Bus Ce or Re bus is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Ic Bus dealer to schedule the free roof-panel joint repair.
- Bring the owner letter if you have it, and reference recall number 23V066 when you call.
- Ask the dealer to add the fasteners that secure the roof-panel joints and address the insufficient joint strength.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, an Ic Bus technician adds additional fasteners to secure the roof panel joints and restore the joint strength covered by recall 23V066. Parts and labor are free under the recall. If you already paid for a repair tied to these roof panel joints before the owner notice, Navistar's standard reimbursement plan applies. Keep invoices and repair paperwork, then follow the reimbursement instructions included with the customer notification.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| February 10, 2023 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| April 3, 2023 | Dealer notification began |
| April 3, 2023 | Dealer notification ended |
| April 3, 2023 | Owner notification mailed |
| April 3, 2023 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| April 3, 2023 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 23V066?
Recall 23V066 covers 115 2022-2023 Ic Bus Ce and Re transit buses with roof panels that have insufficient joint strength. In a crash, the roof panel can separate and increase injury risk. Dealers will add fasteners to secure the joints for free.
What should I do if my 2022-2023 Ic Bus Ce or Re is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific bus is included in recall 23V066. If it is, contact a franchised Ic Bus dealer to schedule the roof-panel fastener repair. Reference recall number 23V066 or Navistar recall 23502 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Navistar says dealers will add additional fasteners to secure the roof-panel joints free of charge.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is roof-panel separation during a crash. NHTSA campaign 23V066 says a school bus roof panel with insufficient joint strength can separate in a crash and increase the risk of injury. The dealer repair secures the joints with additional fasteners.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/23V066000 |
|---|---|
| Ic Bus customer service | 1-800-448-7825 |
| NHTSA recall # | 23V066 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 23V066000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 20, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →