Safety Recall NHTSA · 02E056000 Reported October 1, 2002

Arvinmeritor/pro-fuel and napa fuel filters

Meritor, Inc. · N/A · 32,518 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
02E056000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Meritor, Inc.
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
32,518
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
October 1, 2002

Defect Summary

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.

Safety Consequence

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.

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 02E056000 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 02E056000

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

What is recall 02E056000?

NHTSA recall 02E056000 was issued by Meritor, Inc. on October 1, 2002. It addresses: Arvinmeritor/pro-fuel and napa fuel filters. The recall affects approximately 32,518 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 02E056000 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.