Meritor, Inc.: Safety Recalls in 2000

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 3 safety recalls made by Meritor, Inc. in 2000. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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October 2, 2000

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

ARVINMERTOR/TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: AXLE ASSEMBLIES WHICH MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITH TRW MODEL 20-EDL BALL SOCKETS. THE TIE ROD BALL-SOCKET BEARINGS HAVE A BELOW SPECIFICATION CASE DEPTH AND/OR HARDNESS WHICH CAN LEAD TO PREMATURE DETERIORATION OF THE SOCKET IN SOME APPLICATIONS.

NHTSA ID: 00E047005

Component: STEERING

# of Units Affected: 53,000

Consequence Summary:

IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, THE DRIVER CAN LOSE STEERING CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Corrective Action:

ARVINMERITOR HAS NOTIFIED THEIR ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS. TRW WILL BE CONTACTING THE CUSTOMERS AND INSTRUCTING THEM ON HOW AND WHERE TO HAVE THEIR VEHICLE REPAIRED FREE OF CHARGE.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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August 3, 2000

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

ARVINMERITOR/DANA BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER

EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: DANA BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER PART NUMBERS MC390275 AND MC390337 MANUFACTURED BETWEEN APRIL 1998 AND APRIL 2000. THESE MASTER CYLINDERS HAVE AN INCORRECTLY MOLDED BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR. THE FLUID RESERVOIR MAY NOT HAVE SLOTS, WHICH ARE DESIGNED TO ALLOW FOR FLUID TRANSFER IN THE MIDDLE PORTION OF THE RESERVOIR WHERE THE BRAKE FLUID WARNING SWITCH IS LOCATED.

NHTSA ID: 00E030001

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

# of Units Affected: 4

Consequence Summary:

IF THE MAIN BODY OF THE RESERVOIR IS SUDDENLY DEPLETED OF BRAKE FLUID, THE WARNING SWITCH MAY NOT BE ACTIVATED.

Corrective Action:

MERITOR WILL REPLACE THE MASTER CYLINDERS FREE OF CHARGE.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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July 6, 2000

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

MERITOR/DANA MASTER CYLINDERS

EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: DANA BRAKE MASTER CYLINDERS PART NUMBERS 390182 AND 390183 MANUFACTURED BETWEEN MAY 1995 AND APRIL 2000. THE DEFECT INVOLVED IS AN INCORRECTLY MACHINED CASTING CLOSEST TO THE MOUNTING FLANGE INTO WHICH THE PROPORTIONING VALVE THREADS. MASTER CYLINDERS MACHINED ACCORDING TO PRINT SPECIFICATIONS MAY EVIDENCE A GAP IN THE AREA OF THE FLANGE AND COULD LEAD TO BRAKE FLUID LEAKING FROM THIS OUTLET.

NHTSA ID: 00E020001

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

# of Units Affected: 7

Consequence Summary:

IF BRAKE FLUID LEAKS, A LOSS OF BRAKING CAPABILITY COULD OCCUR.

Corrective Action:

BRAKE PARTS IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. OWNERS ARE BEING NOTIFIED TO CONTACT AN AUTHORIZED DEALER TO HAVE THE BRAKES INSPECTED AND REPLACED. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT BRAKE PARTS INC. CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-323-0354.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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