Safety Recall NHTSA · 04V452000 Reported September 15, 2004

Air conditioner mounting bracket welds/carrier

Q: What is recall 04V452000?

NHTSA recall 04V452000 was issued by U.s. Bus Corporation on September 15, 2004. It addresses: Air conditioner mounting bracket welds/carrier. The recall affects approximately 48 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

U.s. Bus Corporation · N/A · 48 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

04V452000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

U.s. Bus Corporation

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

September 15, 2004

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized U.s. Bus Corporation dealer and reference recall ID 04V452000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 04V452000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 04V452000?

NHTSA recall 04V452000 was issued by U.s. Bus Corporation on September 15, 2004. It addresses: Air conditioner mounting bracket welds/carrier. The recall affects approximately 48 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized U.s. Bus Corporation dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 04V452000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.