- 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 SDX Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2004 US Bus SDX have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in July 2005 for the school bus stop arm assembly.
NHTSA data checked
BFewer problems than a typical SDX year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2004 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
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No complaints about the 2004 US Bus SDX yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
US Bus SDX: every year compared
All SDX years2004 US Bus SDX vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 US Bus SDX | 0 | 1 | B | |
| 2004 US Bus Sturdibus | 1 | 5 | D | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2004 US Bus SDX
Does the 2004 US Bus SDX have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2004 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.
How many complaints has the 2004 US Bus SDX had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2004 US Bus SDX a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 61 out of 100 (grade B: fewer problems than 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 2004 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