Meritor, Inc.: Safety Recalls in 2003

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 2 safety recalls made by Meritor, Inc. in 2003. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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May 7, 2003

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

ARVINMERITOR/FRONT SUSPENSION MODULES

INDEPENDENT FRONT SUSPENSION MODULES MANUFACTURED AND ASSEMBLED BY ARVINMERITOR AT ITS FRANKFORT, KENTUCKY FACILITY, MODELS RIS16EF18C1000, RIS13EF18C1000, AND RIS16EF18C1001, MANUFACTURED BETWEEN MAY 2002 AND MARCH 2003, AND SOLD EXCUSIVELY TO BLUE BIRD. THE CAPSCREWS ATTACHING THE CONTROL ARMS TO THE SUBFRAME WERE NOT TORQUED TO SPECIFICATION ALLOWING THE BOLT TO BECOME LOOSE AND EVENTUALLY RESULT IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.

NHTSA ID: 03E030000

Component: SUSPENSION

# of Units Affected: 80

Consequence Summary:

LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL CAN POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Corrective Action:

ARVINMERITOR WILL WORK WITH BLUE BIRD TO NOTIFY CUSTOMERS TO HAVE THEIR VEHICLE INSPECTED AND RE-TORQUE ANY LOOSE CAPSCREWS IF NECESSARY. THIS INSPECTION WILL BE PREFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. NOTIFICATION TO OWNERS BEGAN JULY 8, 2003. 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 248-435-8793.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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March 20, 2003

(Campaign #: C2AH)

ARVINMERITOR/FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLIES

MERITOR BRAND FH946U AXLE ASSEMBLIES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN AUGUST 9, 1996, AND NOVEMBER 6, 2001, USED AS A FRONT STEERING AXLE ON LOW FLOOR BUSES BUILT BY NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES. THESE ASSEMBLIES WERE OMITTED FROM THE POST-HEAT TREATMENT MAGNAFLUX OPERATION WHICH COULD RESULT IN SURFACE CRACKING AND POSSIBLE FAILURE OF THE AXLE. THIS CAMPAIGN SUPERCEEDES ARVINMERITOR'S PREVIOUS RECALL, 02E-032, TO INCLUDE ADDITION AXLE ASSEMBLIES.

NHTSA ID: 03E013000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 2,779

Consequence Summary:

FAILURE OF THE AXLE COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Corrective Action:

ARVINMERITOR WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND REPLACE THE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 31, 2003. 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 248-435-1248.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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