Safety Recall NHTSA · 03E013000 Reported March 20, 2003

Arvinmeritor/front axle assemblies

Q: What is recall 03E013000?

NHTSA recall 03E013000 was issued by Meritor, Inc. on March 20, 2003. It addresses: Arvinmeritor/front axle assemblies. The recall affects approximately 2,779 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Meritor, Inc. · N/A · 2,779 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

03E013000

Manufacturer Campaign

C2AH

Manufacturer

Meritor, Inc.

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

2,779

Recall Type

Equipment

Report Received

March 20, 2003

Defect Summary

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.

Safety Consequence

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.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Meritor, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 03E013000 or campaign C2AH.
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 03E013000

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

What is recall 03E013000?

NHTSA recall 03E013000 was issued by Meritor, Inc. on March 20, 2003. It addresses: Arvinmeritor/front axle assemblies. The recall affects approximately 2,779 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 03E013000 or the manufacturer campaign number C2AH. 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.