NHTSA service bulletin

NHTSA Service Bulletin 10161093: 2019 Ic Bus 1300 Fbc

Official manufacturer communication context for 2019 Ic Bus 1300 Fbc, with affected products, buyer checks and links into Carchieve recall, problem and VIN research.

NHTSA service bulletin 10161093 summary graphic for 2019 Ic Bus 1300 Fbc
10161093NHTSA document ID
Manufacturer communicationcommunication type
15affected product rows
80/100quality score

Reviewed June 2026 from NHTSA manufacturer communication and service bulletin records. Carchieve is independent and not affiliated with any vehicle manufacturer or government agency.

Quick answer

The spring actuated parking brake chamber may have been improperly crimped to the service brake chamber section of the brake chamber assembly resulting in an air leak in the service brake and possible separation of the spring brake chamber.

What this bulletin may mean before buying

Treat this as service research, not a verdict on one car. Before you buy, compare this communication with official recall campaigns, model-level owner complaint patterns, and the exact vehicle’s VIN-decoded specifications. A bulletin can help you ask a seller or dealer sharper questions about software updates, known repairs, warranty extensions and service history.

Affected products listed in this communication

MakeModelModel yearsBuyer note
Ic Bus1300 Fbc2019Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Ic BusCesb2019Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Ic BusHc2019Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Ic BusResb2019Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
InternationalDurastar2019Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
InternationalFe2019Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
InternationalHv2019Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
InternationalHx2019Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
InternationalLonestar2019Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
InternationalLt2019Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
InternationalMv2019Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
InternationalProstar2019Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
InternationalRh2019Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
InternationalSfc2019Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
InternationalWorkstar2019Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.

Buyer checklist

  1. Run the 17-character VIN and confirm the year, make, model, engine and equipment match the listing.
  2. Check recall campaign pages for safety actions that may require dealer repair.
  3. Compare this bulletin with common problem pages for the same model and component area.
  4. Ask the seller or dealer whether the bulletin procedure, update or inspection has already been completed.
  5. Use the used-car buying checklist and get an independent inspection.

Frequently asked questions

What is NHTSA service bulletin 10161093?

The spring actuated parking brake chamber may have been improperly crimped to the service brake chamber section of the brake chamber assembly resulting in an air leak in the service brake and possible separation of the spring brake chamber.

Is a service bulletin the same as a recall?

No. A recall is a safety campaign with a required remedy for affected VINs. A service bulletin or manufacturer communication usually describes diagnostic, repair, software, warranty or service information.

How should a used-car buyer use this bulletin?

Use it as a research signal. Compare it with recalls, owner complaints, service records, a VIN report and an independent inspection before buying.

Check the exact VIN before you buy

Model-level pages show public safety patterns. A full VIN report helps confirm the exact vehicle, decoded specs, recall applicability and buyer checks.

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