INDEPENDENT FRONT SUSPENSION MODULES MANUFACTURED AND ASSEMBLED BY ARVINMERITOR AT ITS FRANKFORT
— Recall Campaign #03E030000
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.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 80 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
03E030000
| Manufacturer: | Meritor, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | May 07, 2003 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 03E030000 |
| Units affected: | 80 |
- Description:
- 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.
- Consequeces:
- LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL CAN POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- Corrective action:
- 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.
- Notes:
- ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).