0 ARVINMERITOR RIS16EF18C1001
0 ARVINMERITOR RIS16EF18C1001 Recall Title: SUSPENSION
0 ARVINMERITOR RIS16EF18C1001 Recall Date: 2007-11-02
0 ARVINMERITOR RIS16EF18C1001 NHTSA Recall Campaign Number: 07E094000
0 ARVINMERITOR RIS16EF18C1001 Recall Manufacturer: ARVINMERITOR, INC
0 ARVINMERITOR RIS16EF18C1001 Recall Component(s): SUSPENSION
0 ARVINMERITOR RIS16EF18C1001 Recall - Potential Number of Units Affected: 13
0 ARVINMERITOR RIS16EF18C1001 Recall Overview: 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.
Just What Is a Car Recall? Car Safety Recall Definition - A safety recall is an automotive manufacturer's way of notifying vehicle customers that their product has a flaw. The automobile problem is serious enough that if you do not correct the flaw your and/or your passengers' safety could be at risk. Generally recalls are initiated by the US Government, but sometimes individual car manufacturers will pre-emptively initiate a recall.
Where Do I Find My VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)? Look on the lower left of your car’s windshield for your 17-digit Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). Your VIN is also located on your car’s registration card, and it may be shown on your insurance card.
Auto Tip - How Do I Find Out If My Vehicle Has A Recall? ==> An easy way to determine if you have an active car recall is to just enter your VIN number at the top of this page and CarFax will report if there are any issues at all with your vehicle. The CarFax Report image looks like this:
0 ARVINMERITOR RIS16EF18C1001 Recall Notes: ARVINMERITOR RECALL NO. C8AA.CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.