- 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
2003 US Bus SDX Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2003 US Bus SDX with NHTSA, most often about the body, doors & structure (1). It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in July 2005 for the school bus stop arm assembly. For comparison, the 2004 has 0.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical SDX year, for its age
#427 most complained-about 2003 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2003 US Bus SDX problems
Share of all 1 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
2003 US Bus SDX recalls 1
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
What owners say
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1 complaints about the 2003 US Bus SDX
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 us bus sdx-3179 school bus. The contact stated the chassis had cracked near both the driver and passengers windshield. There were several repairs made to the bus to correct the failure. The manufacturer recently advised that the bus was no longer under warranty and all repairs would be at the owners expense. The contact stated he has attempted to contact the manufacturer several times but to no avail. Updated 06/15/10 *bf there were body cracks behind the drivers side door, water...
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leaked inside the bus. There was a large gap at the seam of the body and windshield area. The emergency lift door rubbed when the door was opened and the floor was rusting. Updated 09/13/10
US Bus SDX: every year compared
All SDX yearsQuestions about the 2003 US Bus SDX
Does the 2003 US Bus SDX have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2003 US Bus SDX: school bus stop arm assembly (July 2005). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 2003 US Bus SDX?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the body, doors & structure (1).
How many complaints has the 2003 US Bus SDX had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on April 9, 2010 and the latest on April 9, 2010. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2003 US Bus SDX a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical US Bus SDX year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which US Bus SDX years have the most complaints?
2001 (1), 2003 (1). See every US Bus SDX year compared.
What should I do if my 2003 US Bus SDX 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