Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
ARVINMERITOR
Model Of Vehicle
FRONT SUSPENSION MODULES
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
03E030000
Component Description
Suspension:Front:Control Arm
Effect Of Defect
Loss Of Vehicle Control Can Possibly Result In A Vehicle Crash.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
ARVInmeritor
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
80
Date Owners Notified
20030708
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Meritor, Inc.
Date Report Received
20030507