Safety Recall NHTSA · 07E094000 Reported November 2, 2007

Suspension

Q: What is recall 07E094000?

NHTSA recall 07E094000 was issued by Meritor, Inc. on November 2, 2007. It addresses: Suspension. The recall affects approximately 13 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Meritor, Inc. · N/A · 13 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

07E094000

Manufacturer Campaign

C8AA

Manufacturer

Meritor, Inc.

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

Recall Type

Equipment

Report Received

November 2, 2007

Defect Summary

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.

Safety Consequence

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.

Corrective Action

Blue bird will notify their owners and inspect and repair the buses free of charge. owners can contact blue bird at 478-822-2242.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Meritor, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 07E094000 or campaign C8AA.
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 07E094000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 07E094000?

NHTSA recall 07E094000 was issued by Meritor, Inc. on November 2, 2007. It addresses: Suspension. The recall affects approximately 13 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Meritor, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 07E094000 or the manufacturer campaign number C8AA. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.