Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
ARVINMERITOR
Model Of Vehicle
RIS16EF18C1001
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
07E094000
Component Description
Suspension
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
Blue Bird Will Notify Their Owners And Inspect And Repair The Buses Free Of Charge. Owners Can Contact Blue Bird At 478-822-2242.
Vehicle Manufacturer
ARVInmeritor, Inc
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
13
Date Owners Notified
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Meritor, Inc.
Date Report Received
20071102
Make Campaign Number
C8AA