ARVINMERITOR AUTOMOTIVE: Safety Recalls in 1999

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 2 safety recalls made by ARVINMERITOR AUTOMOTIVE in 1999. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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May 18, 1999

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

MERITOR/REAR DRIVE AXLE ASSEMBLIES

EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: REAR DRIVE AXLE ASSEMBLIES EQUIPPED WITH MERITOR 3213-S-1865 SPINDLES. THESE AXLES WERE ONLY SUPPLIED TO NOVA BUS. THE SPINDLES USED ON THESE AXLES MAY NOT HAVE THE INTENDED QUENCH AND TEMPER PROCESSING.

NHTSA ID: 99E017000

Component: SUSPENSION

# of Units Affected: 184

Consequence Summary:

THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE SPINDLES TO FRACTURE IN SERVICE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Corrective Action:

MERITOR WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE SPINDLES.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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April 1, 1999

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

MERITOR/REAR DRIVE AXLE HOUSINGS

EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: REAR DRIVE AXLE HOUSINGS. THE WELD WHICH ATTACHES THE SPINDLES TO THE HOUSING MAY NOT HAVE BEEN WELDED CORRECTLY.

NHTSA ID: 99E011000

Component: POWER TRAIN

# of Units Affected: 314

Consequence Summary:

INCORRECTLY WELDED SPINDLES COULD FRACTURE IN SERVICE.

Corrective Action:

THESE HOUSINGS WILL BE REPLACED WITH NEW PROPERLY-MANUFACTURED HOUSINGS.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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