NHTSA vehicle safety data
2004 US Bus Sbfx-A Recalls, Ratings & Complaints
The 2004 US Bus Sbfx-A has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 0 owner complaints on file as of October 16, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized US Bus dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2004 US Bus Sbfx-A. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
EQUIPMENT
NHTSA #04V452000Reported September 15, 2004 · U.S. BUS CORPORATION
Potentially affected: 48 vehicles
Defect description
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 consequence
LOSS OF BRAKING CAPABILITY CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
Manufacturer 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).
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