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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 07E094000
Manufacturer: Meritor, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2007-11-02T00:00:00
Subject: Suspension
Component: Suspension
Potentially Affected Units: 13

Details

MFR Campaign Number: C8AA
Recall Type: Equipment
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.
Consequence Summary: This condition can result in the steering link to become disconnected and potentially cause a loss of vehicle control, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-9jmq-2ymf.r2vg
NHTSA ID: 07E094000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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