Blue Bird Body Company | NHTSA Recall #07V540000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 07V540000 by Blue Bird Body Company. Includes 12 affected units, TIE ROD ENDS/STUDS /ARVIN-MERITOR, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain motor coaches, the castle nuts on the tie rod ends and relay rod studs in the independent suspension assemblies are loose and/or not tightened to specifications. 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 is working with arvin-meritor to repair these coaches (please see 07e094). the recall began on november 19, 2007. owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 07V540000
Manufacturer: Blue Bird Body Company
Report Received Date: 2007-11-21T00:00:00
Subject: Tie rod ends/studs /arvin-meritor
Component: Steering
Potentially Affected Units: 12

Details

MFR Campaign Number: R07MP
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: On certain motor coaches, the castle nuts on the tie rod ends and relay rod studs in the independent suspension assemblies are loose and/or not tightened to specifications. 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 cause a loss of steering control which could result in a crash.
Corrective Action: Blue bird is working with arvin-meritor to repair these coaches (please see 07e094). the recall began on november 19, 2007. owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242.

Safety Information

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

Metadata

SID: row-tccn_yfya_miiw
NHTSA ID: 07V540000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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