NHTSA Recall 04V452000: Equipment
U.S. BUS CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 48 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the US Bus Sbfx-A.
| NHTSA campaign | 04V452000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
| Report received | September 15, 2004 |
| Owner notification | September 27, 2004 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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 risk
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.
Notes
Also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 04V452000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.