IC Bus · Canada · Crit
IC Bus Be School Bus, Ce School Bus: Heater and Defroster
Affects IC Bus Be School Bus, Ce School Bus · 2011–2016 — about 4K vehicles.
The hazard
On certain school buses, the formed heater hose going to the driver’s heater could rupture allowing hot coolant to leak into the operators foot area. If hot coolant were to come in contact with the operator, it could result in a burn injury and, depending on the driver’s reaction, could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will replace the formed heater hose.
What to do
Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.
Critical — crash/injury risk now
High — injury risk; see remedy
Moderate — fix at next service
Low — minor / informational