Meritor, Inc.: Safety Recalls in 2004

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 3 safety recalls made by Meritor, Inc. in 2004. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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November 26, 2004

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

ARVINMERITOR/INTERAXLE DRIVELINE SEPARATION

CERTAIN ARVINMERITOR MODEL 17N AND 18N INTERAXLE DRIVELINES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN MAY 1 AND OCTOBER 14, 2004. THE BOLT HOLES LOCATED ON THE EARWORK OF THE MALE SHAFT YOKES WERE MANUFACTURED WITH AN OVERSIZED MINOR THREAD DIAMETER. THIS CONDITION ALLOWS THE BOLTS USED IN THE HOLES TO BECOME DETACHED WHICH, IN TURN, COULD RESULT IN A DRIVELINE SEPARATION.

NHTSA ID: 04E087000

Component: POWER TRAIN

# of Units Affected: 3,393

Consequence Summary:

DRIVELINE SEPARATION COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PERSONAL OR DEATH.

Corrective Action:

ARVINMERITOR WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND REPLACE THE MALE SHAFT YOKES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN FEBRUARY 8, 2005. 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

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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November 3, 2004

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

ARVINMERITOR/PUROLATOR FUEL FILTERS

ARVINMERITOR LIGHT VEHICLE AFTERMARKET PUROLATOR FUEL FILTERS P/NOS F55493, F65501, AND F65502 MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 1 THROUGH AUGUST 31, 2003. THESE FILTERS ARE AVAILABLE FOR USE IN 1999-2002 JEEP VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH V8 4.7L AND 6 CYLINDER 4.0L ENGINES AND 2002 JEEP VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH V8 4.7FI HO (VIN J) ENGINES. THE SUSPECT FUEL FILTERS WERE MANUFACTURED WITH REGULATING VALVES THAT HAVE INCORRECT SPRING PRESSURE. VEHICLE EQUIPPED WITH ONE OF THESE FUEL FILTERS MAY EXPERIENCE IMMEDIATE ENGINE FAILURE (I.E., ENGINE WILL NOT START); ENGINE MISFIRE; ENGINE STALL; AND/OR DAMAGE TO THE FUEL PUMP.

NHTSA ID: 04E082000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 5,594

Consequence Summary:

ENGINE FAILURE COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Corrective Action:

ARVINMERITOR WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTER FREE OF CHARGE. THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO AFTERMARKET PUROLATOR FUEL FILTERS AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON JEEP VEHICLES BY DAIMLERCHRYSLER. THE RECALL BEGAN NOVEMBER 2004. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT ARVINMERITOR LVA CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-848-3783.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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September 16, 2004

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

ARVINMERITOR/INTERNATIONAL/TIE ROD ARMS/STEERING

CERTAIN AVRINMERITOR AXLES, P/NOS. MFS-14-143A-NN58 AND MFS-14-143A-NN60 MANUFACTURED BETWEEN NOVEMBER 2002 AND MAY 2003 AND SOLD FOR USE ON INTERNATIONAL VEHICLES. THE TIE ROD ARMS INSTALLED HAD NOT BEEN INDUCTION HARDENED AND, THEREFORE, MAY FATIGUE.

NHTSA ID: 04E070000

Component: STEERING

# of Units Affected: 80

Consequence Summary:

SHOULD A FATIGUE FAILURE OCCUR OF THE TIE ROD ARM, THE VEHICLE OPERATOR CAN LOSE VEHICLE CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Corrective Action:

ARVINMERITOR IS WORKING WITH INTERNATIONAL TO IDENTIFY THE OWNERS OF THE AFFECTED VEHICLES AND WILL NOTIFY AND REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING OCTOBER 2004. 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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