28th September 2006 - New Meritor® MS-13-175 Single-Reduction Drive Axle Now Available to Meet Changing Needs of European Original Equipment Market

Offer increased capacity, higher efficiency, increased structural rigidity, reduced weight

ArvinMeritor’s newest single-reduction hypoid drive axle features – the MS-13-175 carrier – has been designed to deliver increased capacity, higher efficiency and improved structural rigidity to customers, all at a reduced weight.  The new axles are the company’s latest product generation for European long haul operations.

“This new axles replace our current 177 axle, which have for years been the workhorse of the commercial vehicle industry in Europe,” said Brad Arnold, vice president and general manager, Commercial Vehicle Systems (CVS) axle and driveline business.  “This stronger, lighter axle has been designed to be even more reliable and provide operators with extended, trouble-free miles for years to come.”

The new axle has been totally redesigned to meet the unique competitive needs of European long haul operators, Arnold said.  ArvinMeritor focused on operator requirements for weight reduction and durability, while addressing the strong demand for overall improvements in drivetrain efficiency brought on by the new 2007 engines, which must meet Euro 4 emissions targets.

The new MS-13-175 axle features a Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) of 13 tonnes with Gross Combination Weight (GCW) capability of 44 tonnes.  It is rated to handle input power up to 650 hp, input torque up to 2500 Nm, and retarder torque up to 3200 Nm.  It is available in nine different ratios from 2.64 to 6.17, including QuiteRide options.  Other available features include either a cast or fabricated housing and a standard driver-controlled differential lock.

Additional benefits of the new axle include:

Since 1909 ArvinMeritor has been leading the heavy-duty axle market with reliable, long-life axles and advanced gearing technology. The company's more than 90 years of axle-producing experience has led the group to become the world's largest independent manufacturer of heavy-duty truck axles for a vast range of vehicle applications, including front drive, front non-drive, single rear, tandem drive, tridem drive and trailer axles. European production sites are located in France, Italy, and Sweden.

ArvinMeritor is a leading brake systems manufacturer, and is the only complete systems provider that manufactures truck, bus and trailer axles, disc and drum brakes together with associated trailer products and suspensions.

ArvinMeritor, Inc. is a premier global supplier of a broad range of integrated systems, modules and components to the motor vehicle industry.  The company serves light vehicle, commercial truck, trailer and specialty original equipment manufacturers and certain aftermarkets.  Headquartered in Troy, Mich., ArvinMeritor employs approximately 29,000 people at more than 120 manufacturing facilities in 25 countries.  ArvinMeritor common stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol ARM.  For more information, visit the company’s Web site at: http://www.arvinmeritor.com.

Source: ArvinMeritor Press Release