| Make : US BUS | Model : SBFX-A | Year : 2004 |
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| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 04V452000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20040927 | Date Received by ODI: 20040915 | Date Added to Database: 20040920 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: U.S. BUS CORPORATION | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: U.S. BUS CORPORATION | ||
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| Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 48 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
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. |
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Consequence:
LOSS OF BRAKING CAPABILITY CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. |
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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. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO 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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