US Bus Sbfx-A (2004) – 04V452000

Defect Description For Recall

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.

Make Of Vehicle

US Bus

Model Of Vehicle

SBFX-A

Year

2004

Recall Campaign Number

04V452000

Component Description

Equipment

Effect Of Defect

Loss Of Braking Capability Can Result In A Vehicle Crash, Possibly Resulting In Serious Injury Or Death.

Fix Defect

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.

Vehicle Manufacturer

U.S. Bus Corporation

Start Of Manufacture

End Of Manufacture

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

48

Date Owners Notified

20040927

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

U.S. Bus Corporation

Date Report Received

20040915

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard