Meritor, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #07E094000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 07E094000 by Meritor, Inc.. Includes 13 affected units, SUSPENSION, component: SUSPENSION, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Defect Summary
Certain arvinmeritor independent front suspensions, module ris16ef18c1001, installed as original equipment on certain blue bird school buses. the castle nuts on the tie rod ends and relay rod stud ends in the independent suspension assemblies are loose and or not torqued to specification. low and or no torque on a nut can result in excessive slack in the steering system, thereby allowing the tapered joint to move and subsequently shear the cotter pin.
Corrective Action
Blue bird will notify their owners and inspect and repair the buses free of charge. owners can contact blue bird at 478-822-2242.