Blue Bird Body Company | NHTSA Recall #03V174000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 03V174000 by Blue Bird Body Company. Includes 31 affected units, BLUE BIRD/FRONT SUSPENSION MODULES, component: SUSPENSION, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Certain motor homes equipped with independent front suspension modules manufactured and assembled by arvinmeritor at its frankfort, kentucky facility, and sold excusively to blue bird. some of 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

Dealers will inspect and re-torque any loose capscrews if necessary. this inspection will be performed free of charge. arvinmeritor has not provided the agency with a notification program as of yet.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 03V174000

Manufacturer: Blue Bird Body Company

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

Subject: Blue bird/front suspension modules

Component: Suspension

Potentially Affected Units: 31

Details

MFR Campaign Number: R03GW

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Certain motor homes equipped with independent front suspension modules manufactured and assembled by arvinmeritor at its frankfort, kentucky facility, and sold excusively to blue bird. some of 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: Dealers will inspect and re-torque any loose capscrews if necessary. this inspection will be performed free of charge. arvinmeritor has not provided the agency with a notification program as of yet.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-xaxs~6xzg-jpx6

NHTSA ID: 03V174000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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