Safety Recall NHTSA · 04E082000 Reported November 3, 2004

Arvinmeritor/purolator fuel filters

Meritor, Inc. · N/A · 5,594 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
04E082000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Meritor, Inc.
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
5,594
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
November 3, 2004

Defect Summary

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.

Safety Consequence

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.

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 04E082000 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 04E082000

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

What is recall 04E082000?

NHTSA recall 04E082000 was issued by Meritor, Inc. on November 3, 2004. It addresses: Arvinmeritor/purolator fuel filters. The recall affects approximately 5,594 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 04E082000 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.