US BUS 2004 Equipment recall
Recalled September 15, 2004 · NHTSA recall 04V452000 · US BUS
Hazard
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.
Units
48 units
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.
What to do
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.
Product
US BUS SBFX-A · US BUS SD
Manufacturer(s)
U.S. BUS CORPORATION
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →