Recall 04V452000 — EQUIPMENT Defect in 2004-2004 US BUS SBFX-A
RECALL This recall affects up to 48 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 04V452000 |
| Manufacturer | U.S. BUS CORPORATION |
| Vehicles Affected | 48 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
CERTAIN MY 2004 SBFX-A AND SD U.S. BUS SCHOOL BUSES BUILT ON FORD E-350 AND E-450 CHASSIS. THE VACUUM PUMP MAY BECOME DISENGAGED FROM THE ENGINE'S DRIVE MECHANISM CAUSING LOSS OF THE VEHICLE'S PRIMARY BRAKING SYSTEM.
Safety Consequence
LOSS OF BRAKING CAPABILITY CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy
US BUS WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMER AND REPAIR THE BUSES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN SEPTEMBER 27, 2004. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT US BUS AT 845-357-2510.
Related Recalls for US BUS
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10V277000 | 2007 US BUS STH5 | SEATS | 5 | |
| 10V095000 | 2007 US BUS STHF5 | SEATS | 5 | |
| 07V155000 | 2004 US BUS UNIVERSE | SEATS | 106 | |
| 07V223000 | 2006 US BUS UNIVERSE | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 89 | |
| 07V493000 | 2007 US BUS STURDIBUS | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS | 137 | |
| 06V443000 | 2006 US BUS STURDIBUS | SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT | 80 | |
| 06V416000 | 1999 US BUS STURDIBUS | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | 4,019 | |
| 07V069000 | 2004 US BUS STURDIBUS | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | 38 | |
| 07V167000 | 2006 US BUS STURDIBUS | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 25 | |
| 07V056000 | 2005 US BUS UNIVERSE | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | 122 |