ARVINMERITOR AUTOMOTIVE: Safety Recalls in 1993
Updated on March 19, 2026.
There were 2 safety recalls made by ARVINMERITOR AUTOMOTIVE in 1993. See the details of the recalls below.
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Data Source: NHTSA.
March 12, 1993
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
STEERING:LINKAGES:SLEEVE:TIE ROD:ADJUSTABLE
THE HIGH STRENGTH -- LOW ALLOY MATERIAL WHICH WAS USED IN THE TURNBUCKLE STYLE CROSS-TUBE AXLE ASSEMBLIES HAS LOW IMPACT RESISTANCE PROPERTIES. THE TURNBUCKLE STYLE CROSS-TUBE ASSEMBLIES ARE THEREFORE SUSCEPTIBLE TO FRACTURE UNDER IMPACT LOADS DUE TO THE COMPONENT'S DESIGN GEOMETRY AND THE LOW IMPACT RESISTANCE OF THE MATERIAL.
NHTSA ID: 93E009000
Component: STEERING
# of Units Affected: 1,526
Consequence Summary:
IMPACT FRACTURES OF THE CROSS-TUBE ASSEMBLIES OF THESTEERABLE DRIVE AXLE CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
Corrective Action:
REPLACE THE TURNBUCKLE STYLE CROSS-TUBE ASSEMBLIES WITH CROSS-TUBE ASSEMBLIES OF A DIFFERENT CONFIGURATION.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
January 22, 1993
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
BRAKES:AIR:CYLINDER WHEEL:CAM:ACTUATING
THE BRAKE ASSEMBLIES DO NOT MEET THE BRAKE POWER AND BRAKE RECOVERY SECTIONS OF FMVSS 121 "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS".
NHTSA ID: 93E002000
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
# of Units Affected: 1,018
Consequence Summary:
THE BRAKES MAY FAIL TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPINGDISTANCE IN AN EMERGENCY, RESULTING IN A POSSIBLE VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Corrective Action:
REPLACE THE BRAKE SHOES AND LINING WITH THOSE THAT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 121.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No