NHTSA campaign 04V452000
U.S. BUS CORPORATION recall 04V452000
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 can happen
LOSS OF BRAKING CAPABILITY CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
Repair
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.
Components
- Equipment
Affected years and models
A listed year and model does not mean every vehicle in that group is recalled. Use the VIN lookup to confirm a specific vehicle.