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