Safety Recall NHTSA · 01E003000 Reported January 31, 2001

Arvinmeritor/brake rollers

Meritor, Inc. · N/A · 23,400 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
01E003000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Meritor, Inc.
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
23,400
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
January 31, 2001

Defect Summary

Equipment description: "w-series" air-actuated brake cam rollers part numbers: 1779-l-116, 1779-x-180, 1779-p-328, 1779-q-329, 1779-s-331, and 1779-u-593 shipped to customers between march 1 and october 31, 2000. these rollers were installed as original equipment and also sold as replacement parts. the affected brake rollers may fracture if subjected to high application loadings.

Safety Consequence

If one or more of the affected brake rollers fracture, proper brake application could be compromised, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action

Arvinmeritor will notify its customers and aftermarket distributors to inspect for the affected brake rollers and contact them for replacement rollers free of charge. owner notification began february 14, 2001. 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 1-859-525-3361.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Meritor, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 01E003000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 01E003000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 01E003000?

NHTSA recall 01E003000 was issued by Meritor, Inc. on January 31, 2001. It addresses: Arvinmeritor/brake rollers. The recall affects approximately 23,400 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Meritor, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 01E003000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.