ARVINMERITOR AUTOMOTIVE: Safety Recalls in 1995
Updated on March 19, 2026.
There were 4 safety recalls made by ARVINMERITOR AUTOMOTIVE in 1995. See the details of the recalls below.
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Data Source: NHTSA.
April 11, 1995
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD:END
DURING ASSEMBLY, THE TIE ROD END NUTS WERE NOT PROPERLY TORQUED. EXTREMELY LOW TORQUE CAN ALLOW MOVEMENT BETWEEN THE BALL STUD AND THE TIE ROD ARM CAUSING DAMAGE.
NHTSA ID: 95E009000
Component: STEERING
# of Units Affected: 1,386
Consequence Summary:
THIS CONDITION CAN AFFECT THE DRIVER'S ABILITY TOSTEER THE VEHICLE INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Corrective Action:
ROCKWELL WILL NOTIFY THE TRUCK MANUFACTURERS WHO PURCHASED THESE AXLES TO CHECK FOR PROPER TORQUE AND, WHERE NECESSARY, TIGHTEN TO SPECIFICATIONS.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
March 22, 1995
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
BRAKES:AIR DRYER
AIR SYSTEM BLOCKAGE IN THE AIR DRYER OCCURS DEGRADING THE MOISTURE REMOVING CAPABILITIES OF THE DRYER WHEN THE VEHICLE IS OPERATED IN A COLD ENVIRONMENT AND MOISTURE ACCUMULATES AND FREEZES IN THE AIR DRYER OR IN THE LINE BETWEEN THE DRYER AND THE AIR SYSTEM RESERVOIR. THE AIR DRYER CAN BECOME OVER PRESSURIZED CAUSING THE AIR DRYER CARTRIDGE TO SEPARATE FROM THE MOUNTING BASE.
NHTSA ID: 95E003004
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
# of Units Affected: 19,444
Consequence Summary:
IF THE AIR DRYER SEPARATES FROM THE BASE, THE CARTRIDGE CAN SEPARATE SUFFICIENTLY ENOUGH TO CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL EQUIP AIR SYSTEMS WITH A PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE TO BE LOCATED BETWEEN THE COMPRESSOR AND THE AIR DRYER. THIS PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE IS INTENDED TO VENT IF EXCESSIVE PRESSURE DEVELOPS IN THE AIR DRYER.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
February 16, 1995
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
BRAKES:AIR DRYER
AIR SYSTEM BLOCKAGE IN THE AIR DRYER OCCURS DEGRADING THE MOISTURE REMOVING CAPABILITIES OF THE DRYER WHEN THE VEHICLE IS OPERATED IN A COLD ENVIRONMENT AND MOISTURE ACCUMULATES AND FREEZES IN THE AIR DRYER OR IN THE LINE BETWEEN THE DRYER AND THE AIR SYSTEM RESERVOIR. THE AIR DRYER CAN BECOME OVER PRESSURIZED CAUSING THE AIR DRYER CARTRIDGE TO SEPARATE FROM THE MOUNTING BASE.
NHTSA ID: 95E003000
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
# of Units Affected: 90,100
Consequence Summary:
IF THE AIR DRYER SEPARATES FROM THE BASE, THE CARTRIDGECAN SEPARATE SUFFICIENTLY ENOUGH TO CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL EQUIP AIR SYSTEMS WITH A PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE TO BE LOCATED BETWEEN THE COMPRESSOR AND THE AIR DRYER. THIS PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE IS INTENDED TO VENT IF EXCESSIVE PRESSURE DEVELOPS IN THE AIR DRYER.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
January 18, 1995
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
BRAKES:HYDRAULIC:SHOE AND DRUM SYSTEM:DRUM
THE MACHINING PERFORMED ON THE BRAKE DRUMS WILL NOT PERMIT THE DRUM TO SEAT FULLY AGAINST THE HUB FACE. THE REDUCED BRAKE DRUM AND HUB CONTACT AREA WILL ABRADE AND FRET ALLOWING THE WHEEL MOUNTING JOINT TO LOOSEN.
NHTSA ID: 95E002000
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
# of Units Affected: 90
Consequence Summary:
THE WHEEL MOUNTING STUDS CAN BREAK RESULTING INSEPARATION OF THE WHEEL FROM THE VEHICLE. VEHICLE STEERING AND BRAKING WILL BE REDUCED AND THE SEPARATED WHEEL WOULD CAUSE A HAZARD TO OTHERS ON THE HIGHWAY. EITHER EVENT CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Corrective Action:
ROCKWELL WILL REPLACE THE INCORRECTLY MACHINED DRUMS WITH NEW BRAKE DRUMS AND REPLACE THE WHEEL MOUNTING STUDS.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No