Meritor, Inc.: Safety Recalls in 2002

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 5 safety recalls made by Meritor, Inc. in 2002. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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October 8, 2002

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

PIERCE/ARVINMERITOR/TRW/BALL SOCKETS

ARVINMERITOR TIE ROD END SERVICE KITS SHIPPED BETWEEN MARCH 1 AND DECEMBER 1, 2000. THE DATE CODES INVOLVED ARE 9L1, 9L2, 9L3, 9L4, 9L5, 9M1, 9M2, 9M3, 9M4, OA1, OA2, OA3, OA4, OA5, OB1, OB2, OB3, OB4, OC1, OC2, OC3, OC4, OD1, OD2, OD3, OD4, OE1, OE2, OF2, OF3, OF4, OG1, OG2, OG3, OG4. 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. THIS COULD LEAD TO TIE ROD END BALL SEPARATION FROM THE SOCKET.

NHTSA ID: 02E017004

Component: STEERING

# of Units Affected: 18

Consequence Summary:

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

Corrective Action:

PIERCE WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND REPLACE THE BALL SOCKET ASSEMBLIES FREE OF CHARGE. 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 PIERCE AT 888-974-3723.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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October 1, 2002

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

ARVINMERITOR/PRO-FUEL AND NAPA FUEL FILTERS

PUROLATOR PRO~FUEL AND NAPA BRAND IN-LINE FUEL REGULATORS SHIPPED BY ARVINMERITOR FROM NOVEMBER 1, 2001, THROUGH AUGUST 31, 2002. THE ELASTOMER USED FOR A DIAPHRAGM IN THE SUSPECT REGULATOR IS NOT COMPATIBLE WITH AUTOMOTIVE FUELS.

NHTSA ID: 02E056000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 32,518

Consequence Summary:

PROLONGED EXPOSURE CAN RESULT IN THE DEGRADATION AND WEAKENING OF THE REGULATOR DIAPHRAGM. AS A RESULT, THE DIAPHRAGM MAY LEAK FUEL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE FIRE.

Corrective Action:

ARVINMERITOR WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND REPLACE THE SUSPECT FUEL REGULATORS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 1, 2002. 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 ARVINMERITOR LVA CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 800-637-0580.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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April 2, 2002

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

ARVINMERITOR/AFTERMARKET TIE ROD ENDS

EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: MODEL 20-EDL BALL SOCKET ASSEMBLIES INCORPORATED INTO ARVINMERITOR AFTERMARKET PRODUCTS MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 31, 1999, THROUGH MAY 31, 2000, AND FROM JUNE 12, 2000, THROUGH AUGUST 31, 2000. ARVINMERITOR HAS DECIDED TO EXPAND THE PREVIOUS TRW RECALL, 00E-047, TO INCLUDE ALL TRW PRODUCTION MODEL BALL SOCKET ASSEMBLIES. CERTAIN TRW 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: 02E017102

Component: SUSPENSION

# of Units Affected: 62,000

Consequence Summary:

IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, THE DRIVER CAN LOSE PARTIAL CONTROL OF THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Corrective Action:

ARVINMERITOR WILLNOTIFY ITS CUSTOMER AND REPLACE THE BALL SOCKET ASSEMBLIES FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 17, 2002. 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 ARVINMERITOR AT 248-435-3496.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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April 2, 2002

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

ARVINMERITOR/TRW TIE ROD ENDS

EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: MODEL 20-EDL BALL SOCKET ASSEMBLIES INCORPORATED INTO ARVINMERITOR AXLES MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 31, 1999, THROUGH MAY 31, 2000, AND FROM JUNE 12, 2000, THROUGH AUGUST 31, 2000. ARVINMERITOR HAS DECIDED TO EXPAND THE PREVIOUS TRW RECALL, 00E-047, TO INCLUDE ALL TRW PRODUCTION MODEL BALL SOCKET ASSEMBLIES. CERTAIN TRW 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: 02E017002

Component: SUSPENSION

# of Units Affected: 119,000

Consequence Summary:

IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, THE DRIVER CAN LOSE PARTIAL CONTROL OF THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Corrective Action:

ARVINMERITOR WILLNOTIFY ITS CUSTOMER AND REPLACE THE BALL SOCKET ASSEMBLIES FREE OF CHARGE. 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 ARVINMERITOR AT 248-435-3496.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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March 20, 2002

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

ARVINMERITOR/12 1/4" Q BRAKE SHOE ASSEMBLY

EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: MERITOR BRAND 12 1/4" "Q" BRAKE SHOE ASSEMBLIES INSTALLED ON ARVINMERITOR TRAILER AXLES MANUFACTURED FROM DECEMBER 17, 2001, THROUGH JANUARY 28, 2002. THE AFFECTED BRAKE SHOES BEAR LOT STAMP NUMBERS 501031, 501034, AND 501070. THE WELDS ATTACHING THE BRAKE SHOE WEB TO ITS TABLE DID NOT PENETRATE THE METAL COMPLETELY.

NHTSA ID: 02E015000

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

# of Units Affected: 537

Consequence Summary:

AS A RESULT, THE TABLE COULD SEPARATE FROM THE WEB, THEREBY REDUCING THE OVERALL BRAKING CAPABILITIES OF THE TRAILER, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Corrective Action:

ARVINMERITOR WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND REPLACE THE BRAKE SHOES FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 1, 2002. 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 ARVINMERITOR CVS CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 800-535-5560.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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