- The problem
- Certain 2001 through 2004 us bus school buses. In extremely cold weather, the microswitches used internally to position the sign in the open and closed positions may malfunction, causing the sign to open or close in an improper position, or to not open at all.
- The risk
- Should the stop arm not perform properly, a child or pedestrian may be endangered by passing vehicles should the motorist not stop at the correct location.
- The fix
- Us bus will notify its customers and specialty mfg. Will provide free of charge a service kit (part number 005178) with a switch pack that is not sensitive to extreme cold weather and will inspect to ensure the microswitch heater wiring is properly connected free of charge. The recall began on september 12, 2005. Owners may contact specialty mfg. At 800-951-7867 or us bus 1-765-939-3984.
Vehicle safety record
2004 US Bus SD Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2004 US Bus SD have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in July 2005 for the school bus stop arm assembly.
NHTSA data checked
Rated once enough SD years are on file
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2004 US Bus SD recalls 2
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- Loss of braking capability can result in a vehicle crash, possibly resulting in serious injury or death.
- The 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.
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US Bus SD: every year compared
All SD years2004 US Bus SD vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 US Bus SD | 0 | 2 | - | |
| 2004 US Bus Sturdibus | 1 | 5 | D | Compare |
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Questions about the 2004 US Bus SD
Does the 2004 US Bus SD have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2004 US Bus SD: school bus stop arm assembly (July 2005); equipment (September 2004). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2004 US Bus SD had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
What should I do if my 2004 US Bus SD has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data