Meritor, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #03E030000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 03E030000 by Meritor, Inc.. Includes 80 affected units, ARVINMERITOR/FRONT SUSPENSION MODULES, component: SUSPENSION, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Independent front suspension modules manufactured and assembled by arvinmeritor at its frankfort, kentucky facility, models ris16ef18c1000, ris13ef18c1000, and ris16ef18c1001, manufactured between may 2002 and march 2003, and sold excusively to blue bird. the capscrews attaching the control arms to the subframe were not torqued to specification allowing the bolt to become loose and eventually result in a loss of vehicle control.

Corrective Action

Arvinmeritor will work with blue bird to notify customers to have their vehicle inspected and re-torque any loose capscrews if necessary. this inspection will be preformed free of charge. notification to owners began july 8, 2003. 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 arvinmeritor at 248-435-8793.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 03E030000

Manufacturer: Meritor, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2003-05-07T00:00:00

Subject: Arvinmeritor/front suspension modules

Component: Suspension

Potentially Affected Units: 80

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Equipment

Defect Summary: Independent front suspension modules manufactured and assembled by arvinmeritor at its frankfort, kentucky facility, models ris16ef18c1000, ris13ef18c1000, and ris16ef18c1001, manufactured between may 2002 and march 2003, and sold excusively to blue bird. the capscrews attaching the control arms to the subframe were not torqued to specification allowing the bolt to become loose and eventually result in a loss of vehicle control.

Consequence Summary: Loss of vehicle control can possibly result in a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action: Arvinmeritor will work with blue bird to notify customers to have their vehicle inspected and re-torque any loose capscrews if necessary. this inspection will be preformed free of charge. notification to owners began july 8, 2003. 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 arvinmeritor at 248-435-8793.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-z8by.v4qb~gq9a

NHTSA ID: 03E030000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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