NHTSA Recall 04V452000
NHTSA Campaign Id 04V452000; Date: Sep. 15, 2004
Loss of braking capability can result in a vehicle crash, possibly resulting in serious injury or death.
Recalled Vehicles:
2004 Us Bus Sbfx-a; 2004 Us Bus SD
Component: Equipment
Manufactured by: U. S. Bus Corporation
Affected Units:: 48
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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.
Recall 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).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Sep 27, 2004
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